Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Residential Counselor

Description Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS) is a non‑profit organization based in Gaithersburg, MD. CSS is committed to providing inclusive and innovative community‑based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their pursuit of individually chosen life goals to live, work, learn, interact with others, and recreate in their community. Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS) is immediately hiring full time Direct Support Professional, (DSP) positions supporting individuals with autism in their daily lives. We are looking for caring and compassionate people to support adults and children with autism, in upper Montgomery County. Positions provide support in a residential setting. If you are interested and enjoy learning how to support, teach and advocate for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, we have opportunities for you! CSS will provide specific on‑the‑job training for each support staff on how to include a person with autism in community and recreational activities. CSS offers unique schedules that work well for college students and individuals or parents who need to be home during the day to attend to other family obligations while working a full‑time job. Come work with an organization that will provide you with: Paid on‑the‑job training Competitive wages Fringe benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid leave, medical, dental and vision benefits and a 403B retirement plan We provide ongoing training opportunities to build your skills and increase your knowledge to prepare you for advancement on your career path. CSS believes in and supports advancement; we promote from within the organization when needs arise as we grow and expand. If you meet this description then the individuals we support NEED you to join their teams! Additionally, you can pick up hours to provide Overnight Onsite Supervision (OOS) paid at an additional hourly rate. Highlighted benefits include: Guaranteed 40 hours (plus overnights) Paid training Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent Completion and demonstration of techniques taught in the MANDT, CPR & First Aid training, other training as required by CSS which are provided in orientation. Successfully complete annual re‑certification of the MANDT. Recommended to have a valid driver’s license and a driving record free of any moving violations for the past two (2) years. Physical Requirements Employee must be able to effectively use non‑adverse physical intervention strategies with individuals with autism of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in MANDT training. Location: In Person ***$25.47 is the rate after all training and compliance has been completed. The starting rate is $22.16 for this position until training is complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Support Services