Direct Support Professional - Part-time

Direct Support Professional (DSP)Locations: Manchester, MD & Freeland, MD - Most shifts starting at 2pmAs a Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA), you will work in a residential group home setting for adults with developmental disabilities. A Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for personal care, medication administration, behavioral support and transportation of 3-4 individuals living in a group home setting depending on the needs of the location.This job is inclusive of, but not excluded to the following duties:Personal Care as needed (to include assistance with toileting, feeding, transfers, etc.).Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed.Must be able to stand, walk, sit, traverse, kneel, bend from the waist, etc., as needed.Applicant must be able to communicate verbally, visually and audibly.Qualifications:Minimum High School Diploma/ G.E.DAcceptable criminal backgroundValid Driver's License with 2 yrs. experience, and less than 3 moving violations (NO Major Violations, D.U.I's, Suspensions) in the previous 36 monthsBenefits (For Full Time Employees)Medical, dental, & vision plansPaid vacation - Earned at.0615 per hour worked for eligible employees (equates to about 16 days per year for full-time employees)Holiday pay, with 11 holidays observedFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)Basic Life & AD&D insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)403B RetirementDirect Support Professional (DSP) Compensation*:Starting hourly rate is determined by position hourly rate band. Our budgeted hourly bands are as follows*:DSP Band 1 - $19.35 per hourDSP Band 2- $19.85 per hourDSP Band 3- $20.35 per hourThis position is a Band 2 position.*The above hourly bands are a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role offered, the work location, and business considerations.Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.