As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide person-centered support to older adults with intellectual disabilities to find meaningful ways to make connections within the local community. Your day to day will include providing assistance to participants with planning and participating in daily activities of their choosing while monitoring and documenting the participants' progress.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- Up to one year of related experience
- A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
- Valid driver's license
- CPR, AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certification (or must obtain within 3 months of employment)
- Maryland Medication Technician Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of employment)
- Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card (or must obtain within 6 months of employment)
- Successfully complete all employer-provided, state mandated training within 3 months of employment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.94 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person