Residential Program – Direct Support Professional (Part Time)
About The Position
The Arc Carroll County is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small residential home setting. This role involves supporting individuals in a community living residential home, creating and implementing innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities, and assisting with essential daily tasks such as meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping. The DSP will also provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed, offer transportation and support community access, and promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy. Maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment and completing required documentation in accordance with agency and state guidelines are also key responsibilities.
Requirements
- 18+ years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid U.S. driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked
- Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks
- Computer and keyboarding skills
- Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training
- Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
- Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles
Nice To Haves
- No experience required – paid training provided!
Responsibilities
- Support individuals in a community living residential home
- Create and implement innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities
- Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping
- Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed
- Provide transportation and support community access
- Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment
- Complete required documentation and follow agency and state guidelines
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time
- 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire)
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Credit Union membership
- DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
