Job Description

FT - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Support Services/ Howard County

Rate of Pay $22/hr*

We are seeking a Full Time Personal Supports (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.

Support a man in the Columbia area with activities at home and in the community. Help him work on independent living skills around the home (meals, cleaning up, laundry, etc.) and learning his new community. Build connections with neighbors and explore resources that are local.

Staff should be patient, respectful, trustworthy, and able to encourage and participate in living a fun and fulfilling life.

This position is:

This position is: 32 hours/ week

Sunday 9:30a-5:30p

Monday 9:30a-5:30p

Tuesday 9:30a-5:30p

Saturday 9:30a-5:30p

The schedule is subject to flexibility due to the needs of the individuals supported.

Some lift and transfer may be required.

Paid training, including CPR/First Aid, and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification!

DSPs assist with creating opportunities for individuals to live full and productive lives by:

Assisting with participation and exploration of the community

Cultivating and expanding independent living skills

Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships

Implementing strategies to achieve individuals’ personal goals.

Benefits include:

• Health/ Vision/ Dental/ Life insurance plans
• Retirement
• Sick and vacation time
• Short and Long-term disability plans
• Paid Holidays
• Support Services DSPs – mileage and activity reimbursements!
• Eligible candidates must have a high school degree/GED and a current driver’s license with less than three points on the driving record.

Rate of pay *$22/hr.*

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