PT Direct Support Professional-Respite/ Harford County

PT - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Respite/ Harford County – Havre de Grace

Rate of Pay $22/hr*

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

We are seeking a Part Time Personal Supports Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities providing assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning. Provide respite support to a man in the Havre de Grace area.

DSPs assist with creating opportunities for individuals to live full and productive lives by:

Assisting with participation and exploration of the community

Cultivating and expanding independent living skills

Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships

Implementing strategies to achieve individuals’ personal goals.

This position is:

Part- time

As needed/ PRN

The schedule is subject to flexibility due to the needs of the individuals supported.

Benefits include:

• 401 K retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Trainings
• Health/ Vision/ Dental/ Life insurance plans
• Retirement
• Paid Holidays
• Support Services DSPs – mileage and activity reimbursements!
• Shift Differential for Weekend Shifts (Extra $1/hr)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have at least 2 years driving experience
• Current driver’s license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed
• Some lifting and transferring may be required