Job Description

FT/ Weekend Awake Over Night (AON)- Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Carroll County/ Arnold

Rate of Pay $23/hr

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

We are seeking a Full- Time Awake Over Night Weekday Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities providing assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.

This position is:

FRIDAY 11p-8a, SATURDAY 10P – 8A & SUNDAY 10P – 9A

(Working with Females)

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
• Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.
• Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships
• Complete required documentation (e.g., incident reports, progress notes, behavior data, fire drills etc.
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits include:

• Health/ Vision/ Dental/ Life insurance plans
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan
• Sick and Vacation time
• Short and Long-term disability plans
• Paid Holidays
• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Current driver’s license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed
• Some lifting and transferring may be required

Regular Base Rate is $22/hr. There is an additional $1/hr. shift differential for weekend shifts. ($22 +$1=$23/hr.)