Direct Support Professional-CLS (Cascade)
Direct Support Staff
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This position offers a limited-time hiring incentive of up to $1,000.00 for new hires. Visit the Employee Benefits page for more details.
Responsibilities
- Create and foster experiences in the community that are sustainable over time, based on the person's wants/needs/age/interests
- Ensure each person's safety and well-being
- Assist people supported in managing their homes and personal needs
- Provide a safe living environment
- Supervise and assist people supported in activities of daily living, including personal care
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance
- Withstand prolonged standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency or at least 18 years of age
- One year of experience
- Valid US driver’s license
- Effective verbal & written communication and computer skills
- Ability to read and write fluently in English
- Ability to assist people with activities of daily living, including personal care
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance
- Able to withstand prolonged standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
- Pass a 6th-grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses
Qualifications
Must be able to pass a 6th-grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses.
Skills
Must possess and display an attitude and approach that seeks to ensure every person, regardless of ability or background, can meaningfully participate in all aspects of life.
Benefits
Includes full residential services focused on individualized support for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities, at 30+ single family homes, townhomes or condos owned or operated by The Arc Montgomery County.
Pay
Up to $1,000.00 benchmark incentive payments for new hires.
Schedule
Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm