Job Description

PT Direct Support Professional (DSP) Floater/ Howard County
Residential Services/ Howard County
Rate of Pay $22/hr*
FLSA Status- Non-exempt

We are seeking a PT - Floater 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:

8 hours/ week
(The schedule is subject to flexibility due to the needs of the individuals supported).

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:
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan
• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• 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
• Have at least 2 years of driving experience.
• 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.)