Direct Support Professional - Adult Residential

The Arc of Washington County • Hagerstown, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings in Washington County, Maryland. The role helps individuals live more independently and achieve their personal goals through compassionate, person-centered care and support for daily living, personal development, and community participation.

Duties include assisting with personal care, preparing meals, light housekeeping and laundry, and medication support as trained. The Direct Support Professional also encourages independence and healthy eating, supports individual goals, participates in outings, community events, and appointments, and provides behavioral support using approved Mandt training.

The position offers full-time or part-time employment with varied schedules, including day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. New hires must attend three weeks plus three additional days of consecutive training, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and at least two years of driving experience in the United States; a learner's permit does not qualify.
• Previous intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experience and behavioral management experience within I/DD communities or similar settings.
• Ability to achieve a score of at least 70% on the basic Math and Reading Comprehension Testing (CMT Entry).
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment health screenings, including a drug screen, physical, and ergonomic assessments.
• Ability to attend three weeks plus three additional days of consecutive new-hire training, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Caring, dependable, collaborative, and mission-driven approach.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, and dressing.
• Prepare meals and encourage healthy eating.
• Provide light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide or administer medication support as trained.
• Promote and encourage independence.
• Support individuals’ goals and personal development.
• Participate in outings, community events, and appointments as appropriate for the individual supported.
• Provide behavioral support using approved Mandt training.
• Provide consistent, compassionate, person-centered care.

Benefits

• Health, dental, disability insurance, and supplemental products.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• 14 days of PTO and 7 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year.
• Casual dress code.
• Staff appreciation events.
• Ongoing support, training, and career growth opportunities.
• DSP Certification Bonus Program: $1,500–$2,000 per certification level in the first year, up to $5,250 total.
• Annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed