Direct Support Professional - Community Support Assistant

About the role

The Community Support Assistant will support one to four people living in a suburban or rural community. The role is grounded in each person’s life choices and the facilitation of opportunities to build meaningful relationships. A key focus is fostering personal growth and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence, self-advocacy, and decision-making for individuals with disabilities.
• Support individuals in building meaningful relationships within the community.
• Facilitate opportunities for personal growth and autonomy.

Requirements

• Reliable, self-directed, and creative in offering supports that promote choice, independence, and full inclusion in community life.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, responding calmly to change or crisis.
• Experience providing respectful, person-centered support.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust.
• Comfortable using technology, including email and documentation systems like iCM.
• Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a deep commitment to supporting others in reaching their goals.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of experience supporting people with disabilities preferred.
• A valid Maryland Driver’s License with no egregious violations.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technology proficiency, including email and documentation systems.
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

This position includes an award-winning total rewards (benefits) package and paid professional development opportunities.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fello is an equal opportunity employer which means we provides equal opportunity to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates, employment decisions at Fello will be based on merit, qualifications, and skills.

Career Growth

This position offers paid professional development opportunities.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Fello highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.