Direct Support Professional - Full Time/Flex Positions

Job Category Direct Support Professional

Employee Type Full Time

Required Degree High school

Manage Others No

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Each and every individual we serve at Humanim has a story, and each story is testament to the power that building pathways to economic equity, opportunity, and independence brings to the lives of individuals who have faced social and economic challenges.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities to learn, grow and become more independent. The position supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have a quality of life and promotes health, safety, and well-being. Serving as an advocate in communicating individuals’ needs and goals the main duties include helping individuals complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting them to appointments or other social outings, and helping individuals to implement the safety precautions learned in their respective environments.

15 days of Paid-Time-Off (PTO) and 7 Paid holidays.

Medical insurance with employer contribution

Vision and Dental insurance

FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer-provided contribution

High school diploma or GED required.

Use of personal vehicle, MD driver’s license with fewer than 5 points, and valid auto insurance required.

CPR/First Aid Training Required.

All positions at Humanim are to encourage supported employment for those people we serve who have expressed an interest in such employment, including consumers with long-term mental illness.

To that end, every employee will promptly refer any consumer with an interest in obtaining supported employment to appropriate Vocational Staff and will actively participate as needed in the Evidence-Based Practice in supported employment initiative/model.

Humanim’s Equity Statement

Humanim values inclusivity as core in our ability to serve our customers, staff, and stakeholders in our community.

This climate for inclusion and excellence is key to building strong diversified leadership and exceptional customer service.

We provide a safe environment to address the critical and complex issues that face Humanim, stakeholders in our community and persons served related to institutional issues creating disparities and impacting equity.

We are passionate about our cause and values system and know that our ability to achieve excellence begins with internally reflecting on what we expect in our partnerships, strategies, and investments.

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