DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rate Type: Hourly

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Part-time Openings in the Gaithersburg and Highland area. 9a-2p or 4p-8p

Job Summary: Through the Person-Centered approach, the DSP promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, by exhibiting compassion, providing support, and ensuring a safe environment. DSPs foster independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior, interpersonal competence, and self-care to boost the individual's self-reliance in their daily lives. The DSP further serves as an advocate for individuals in communicating their desired needs and goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide services outlined in the Person-Centered Plan for each individual supported by ASCC, ensuring that goals developed, implemented, and progress toward those goals are being met
• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities in the home and community
• Administer medication(s) according to guidelines Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans
• Encourage community participation
• Document all observations and daily progress notes
• Monitor and report any concerns regarding an individual’s living conditions; ensure Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and OHCQ regulations are met for all home environments
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities
• Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements and Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one-year professional or personal experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors (Preferred)
• CPR/First Aid Certified (Required)
• Successful clearance of background checks (Required)
• Basic computer skills and detail-oriented
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time
• Ability to interact effectively, respectfully, and professionally with management, individuals, families, and other community stakeholders
• Ability to work with diverse populations (cultural awareness) and individuals with behaviors Responsible and self-disciplined

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $19.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Highland, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a drivers license and a safe legal vehicle?

Experience:

• Direct Staff of Individuals with Disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19