Job Description

PT/ Weekday- Direct Support Professional (DSP) Support Services

Harford County/ Joppa area

Rate of Pay $22/hr

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

We are seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to an individual with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Personal Support Services professionals assist individuals and families living in their personal home.

Support needed for a young man who would like to work on being active in his community and working on skills at home. Interests include video games, watching basketball, history films, music, computers, and soccer.

This position is:

20 hours/ week weekends or evenings

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.)
• Some assistance with personal care needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits include:

• 401 (K) Retirement Plan
• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support Services DSPs – mileage and activity reimbursements!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have at least 2 years of driving experience
• Current driver’s license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Requires use of personal cell phone for mobile documentation and time keeping
• Must have personal vehicle to transport participants to community outing
• Some lifting and transferring may be required