Sr. Direct Support Professional (Afternoons/ Evenings)

Penn Mar 2021 • Manchester, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Direct Support Professional supports individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. The role includes assistance with household tasks, personal care and hygiene, transportation, and behavioral and social support. The Senior Direct Support Professional may work occasional sleepover shifts or supervise a residential home when no Residential Supervisor is present, and assists the Residential Supervisor with other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with two years of consecutive driving experience and fewer than three moving violations in the past 36 months.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background, physical, TB, and drug screenings.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds as needed.
• Previous direct support or caregiving experience and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housework, including cooking, meal preparation, and cleaning.
• Maintain personal care and hygiene routines, including feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, and toileting.
• Provide transportation to doctor’s appointments, outside activities, and excursions.
• Provide behavioral and social support, including responding to potential physical or verbal outbursts or aggression.
• Work occasional sleepover shifts and/or supervise a residential home when no Residential Supervisor is present.
• Assist the Residential Supervisor with other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days and holiday pay.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Extensive paid training and continual opportunities for job-related education and career advancement, including a Career Ladders program.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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