Qualifications
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- CMT Certification (Required)
- Valid Driver’s License (Required)
- Background Check (Required)
Full Job Description
Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our growing team here at Maximum Support Services inc. to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, grow and become more independent. If you enjoy interacting with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their clinical teams and families, we’d like to meet with you. Stop By our Frederick Office 7450 New Technology Way, Suite B
Fredrick, Maryland 21703 Tue-Fri 10am-2pm To fill out an application in person. Don't forget your required documents.
Must be available to work M-F 9am-3pm,
Schedule is subject to flexibility due to the needs of the individuals supported.
General:
As a Direct Support Professional, you will work directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Assist individuals with various daily living activities like bathing, eating, administering medications, hygiene, and grooming and any other health care related tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities.
- 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.
- 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.
Education, Experience, and other Qualifications:
- Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred
- Possess a full valid driver’s license (not a Provisional DL) must have a clean driving record (no more than 3 points)
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle for daily use with current automobile insurance
- Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
- Must successfully complete MANDT training
- Must have valid CMT certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Works in the community, both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Ability to work with individuals with a variety of disabilities, including the potential to be exposed to aggressive, unpredictable behavior.
- Ability to sit, stand, reach, walk, run, push, carry, manipulate objects or controls, kneel, stoop, or crawl for prolonged periods of time.
- The position may require the Ability to assist and transfer an adult in/out of a wheelchair; at times may need to assist with personal care needs when necessary.
- The position may require the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more at a time.
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
Work Location:
Company's website:
- http://www.maximumsupportservices.com
Work Remotely:
Pay Frequency:
COVID-19 considerations:
Follow CDC guidelines as far as face coverings, social distancing, temperature screenings, and hygiene practices.'
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Work Hours
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CMT (Required)
- CPR/FIRST AID CERT (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Frederick, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person