Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Program (30-hour/week position)

Description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Look no further; The Arc Carroll County may be for you!

We are looking for high-energy, creative, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our vibrant Day Program team. Our Day Program offers a wide range of engaging activities and enriching experiences that promote personal growth, skill development, and community integration.

Pay Rate: $18.74 per hour, in compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law.

Work week is Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week, that vary between 8 AM - 5 PM.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Day Program, you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life. DSPs provide person-centered support and training in job readiness skills, job exploration, social skills, health and wellness, self-care, self-advocacy, math, reading, safety, and community access skills. As an example, DSPs assist our individuals with:

• Maximizing independence by teaching various life, vocational, social, and recreational skills.
• Engaging individuals in meaningful activities throughout the day.
• Providing personal assistance as necessary, including assistance with personal hygiene, lifting, and transferring.
• Assisting with developing knowledge and access of community resources.
• Transportation to various locations within the community.
• Support with the job exploration/job development process.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) BENEFITS:

• Paid Sick Leave.
• 403(b) participation immediately upon hire.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• Working with fabulous individuals!
• Participation Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certification Program which offers annual cash bonuses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.
• Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).
• Completion of CPR, First Aid, Certified Medication Technician, and other trainings mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and The Arc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSPs):

• Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required: Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
• Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair. Ability to position individual on a sling or Royer lift. Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.