Community Living Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Description This is a wonderful time to join Providence as we expand to support people within the Charles County area! As a Community Living Direct Support Professional, you will help to enable people to live, work, and enjoy life as independently as possible in their homes and community. You will assist people with daily-life activities, encouraging assertiveness, and supporting decision‑making. Be a Direct Support Professional and share your passions and talents while providing person‑centered support to another person! Our Values Person-first - Every step is driven by the person and unique to the person. Community - Is meant for every person. Relationships - Real connections, real experiences, real expectations. Accountability - Doing the right things for the right reasons; every day. Pay scale Direct Support Professional Pay scale: $20.25 per hour Job Type Full‑time & Part‑time positions Shift Type Mornings, Afternoons, Weekends Available Schedules Monday‑Friday 3pm‑9pm Monday & Tuesday 3pm‑9pm and Every Other Weekend: Friday 3pm‑9pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am‑9pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm‑9pm and Every Other Weekend: Friday 3pm‑9pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am‑9pm Monday & Friday 9am‑3pm Every Other Weekend: Saturday & Sunday 8:30am‑6:30pm Requirements Must be at least 18 years old Has a full valid driver’s license. Provisional license or learner’s permit not accepted. Is able/willing to transport people in personal and/or company vehicle Has a High school diploma/GED Has Computer skills Responsibilities as a Direct Support Professional Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Plan (IP), personal plan or an alternative framework or individual teaching plan. Assist people supported to meet physical (e.g., health, grooming, toileting, eating) and personal management needs (e.g., human development, home care etc.), by teaching skills, providing supports, and building on individual strengths and capabilities that will lead to increased independence. Contribute as a part of a Providence team, building companionship and community, facilitating supports, developing activities that have value to the person. Explore vocational interests and aptitudes, assist in preparing for job or school entry, and review opportunities for continued career growth. Educate people receiving supports, co‑workers and community members about issues by providing information and support. Benefits Medical (company contribution 65%-95% toward cost of coverage; plans starting as low as $18 monthly!) Dental (company contribution 40%-43% toward cost of plans) Vision (company contribution 32% toward cost of all plans) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (company paid) Term life insurance and AD&D up to 10k (company paid) Optional Life and AD&D plans 401k (5% company match) Tuition Assistance Program Career Paths Mileage Reimbursement Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Inclement Weather Pay Pet Discounts/Insurance A full Direct Support Professional job description is available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr