Direct Support Professional - Department of Citizen Servies / Aging

Direct Support Professional

Pay Range (Grade): $20.31 - $35.56 (H200)

Hiring Pay Range: $20.31 - $21.33

Other Compensation Offered: Overtime, Compensatory Time

Employment Type: Part-Time

Organization: Citizen Services - Aging & Disabilities

Location: Westminster Senior and Community Center

Reports to: Program Manager, Senior Inclusion Program

Classification: Non-Exempt (41178)

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

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.

Essential Duties

• Support Senior Inclusion Program participants in finding activities of their choice in an integrated setting, such as Senior Centers and within the local community.
• Provide support to older adults with intellectual disabilities while adhering to protocols identified in all related support plans.
• Provide personal assistance when necessary, including assisting with personal hygiene, lifting, and transferring as identified in the Nursing Care Plans.
• Assist in planning and delivering activities for older adults with intellectual disabilities. Document participants' progress and attendance.
• Transport participants using County vehicles to various locations within the community. Secure participants safely in a vehicle, as needed.
• Position participants on a Hoyer lift, as needed.
• Communicate with verbally and intellectually challenged participants.
• Attend planning meetings, in-service training, conferences and workshops.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

Your Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Introductory)
• Group Activities (Introductory)

Your Strengths

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Emotional Intelligence
• Fostering Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety Focus

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

• 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.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• 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

Additional Information

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Must meet Carroll County Risk Management driver eligibility requirements
• Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally assist older intellectually and physically disabled adults with ambulation or standing from a sitting position.
• Frequent physical activity: standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying, climbing steps, squatting, stooping, and related activities, may occasionally lift over 50 lbs.
• Occasional exposure to potentially adverse environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, chemicals, noise, and airborne particles.

All the Benefits You Need

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

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Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.