Direct Support Professional

Direct Support ProfessionalLocation: Serving Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's CountyStatus: Full-timeSalary: $20.00 per hourAbout Us: The Arc Southern Chesapeake creates opportunities for independence and personal success for people with differing abilities in inclusive communities of their choosing.Job Summary: Do you enjoy assisting people and giving hands on support? The Direct Support Professional is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling position that is responsible for assisting individuals that need support accessing the community, making friends, having fun and being as self-sufficient as possible. A Direct Support Professional will primarily provide support in a residential based home but may include support in recreational or community settings.You are a good fit if you have the following experience, education, and skills:18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalentA valid driving license (Driver permit or provisional license are not permitted)Can pass a criminal background check mandated by the State of MarylandA good driving record with no more than 2 pointsA reliable vehicle to be used in transporting individuals we serveEnjoy assisting people and hands on supportEssential duties include:Assist individuals with personal care and daily living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, health, toileting, eating, lifting/transfer)Teaching skills that build on individuals strengths and capabilities through establishing and accomplishing personal driven goalsAssist individuals with daily living and household management (e.g., meal prep, laundry, cleaning, decorating)Assist individuals with becoming active in the community of their choice, this may include transportation needs (banking, medical appointments, social or recreational settings), developing relationships within the community to build friendships and resourcesAssisting with or dispensing medication or other prescribed medical treatments as necessaryAssist individuals to act as their own Advocate or connect individuals with advocates when there are barriers to his or her service needsSpecial Conditions of Employment:Attends, completes and passes all required training, initially and ongoingComplies with all agency guidelines, procedures, and practicesThe employee is occasionally required to assist with lifting/transferring up to 50lbsWe provide the following comprehensive, flexible benefits to our full-time associates and eligible family members:Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision plans403b plan with a company matching contributionPaid time off program in which benefits increase along with your tenure with the companySupport for continued education through tuition reimbursementReferral bonus programThe Arc Southern Chesapeake is a drug-free employer. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check. The Arc Southern Chesapeake is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, religious and or political beliefs. We recruit, employ, retain, compensate, train, promote, discipline, terminate and treat all employees and job applicants based solely on qualification, performance, and competence.