FT Direct Support Professional-Support Services- Carroll County

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

Carroll County

Rate of Pay $22/hr

FLSA Status- Non-exempt

We are seeking a Full-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 woman who would like to work on being active in her community and working on skills at home.

This position is:
39.5 hours per week

(working 1:1 with a female)

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:

• 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 preferred
• 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