DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-FULL TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc. • Windsor Mill, MD

10h • Onsite

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching to a supported person in areas including activities of daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation. The DSP helps the supported person pursue the life they want and improve their quality of life through excellent services.

The position is in Residential Services at Northmont (Windsor Mill), with a listed schedule of Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and pay of $18.81 per hour. Duties and work location may change to meet the organization's needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Ability to complete required assigned training and maintain applicable certifications.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more depending on the assigned supported person, using safe lifting and turning techniques or assistive devices.
• Ability to demonstrate Mandt Systems physical interventions and techniques, including assisting a supported person to stand, assisting with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Nice To Haves

• DDA core competencies.
• Mandt Systems training.
• CPR/First Aid.
• MTTP.
• Experience working with people with IDD/DD.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, interaction, and supervision, including assistance with meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs, and medication administration.
• Complete state- and agency-required documentation according to applicable guidelines and deadlines.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships.
• Perform required household tasks and maintain the living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Department standards.
• Support each person in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan (if applicable), and Nursing Care Plan.
• Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Administer and document medications under state and agency requirements using eMAR and the DDA nursing delegation model.
• Transport supported persons in company vehicles.
• Complete all required and assigned training and maintain current certifications, including CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certification, within required timelines.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings.
• Check and respond to email daily.
• Use agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident reports, and related tasks.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect and provide opportunities for supported persons to participate in decision-making and daily planning.
• Perform other duties requested by the Operations Manager and Division Director.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Supplemental coverage through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid term life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Sunny Day Fund.
• Vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• 403B plan.
• Employee Credit Union (SECU).
• Paid DDA and new-hire training.
• Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification.
• Paid medication administration training, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED