Direct Support Professional-CLS (New Hampshire)

Location

Silver Spring, MD

Monday - Friday: 11:00pm - 9:00am

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Direct Support Staff

Responsible for providing the supports needed to promote and empower the people supported in Inclusive Living Services - Community Living, to realize their personal goals, become valued members of their communities with equal rights, and provide opportunities to make choices and construct fulfilling lives by developing mutual, authentic, and lasting connections with other people.

• Create and foster experiences in the community that are sustainable over time, based on the person's wants/needs/age/interests
• Focus on making choices and engaging with other people, especially peers
• Ensure each person's safety and well-being
• Assist in managing personal needs and homes

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe living environment
• Supervise and assist in managing personal needs

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
• Fluency in English and good understanding of the English language
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability 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

Community Living Services offer 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. Residents have their personal, medical, and nutritional needs met by caring staff, and are provided opportunities to participate in a variety of community activities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.