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

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: $19.68 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!
• The option to Participate in a nationally recognized DSP Certification Program which offers annual cash bonuses.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
2. Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
3. Must have a valid U.S. driver's license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience not including time spent on a permit.
4. Must have a clean drug screen, criminal record and a clean/safe driving record. (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).
5. Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
6. The ability to complete CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification and other trainings mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and The Arc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. 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.
2. Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required: Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
3. Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair. Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift. Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.