Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 20-29 Hours Weekly

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor people supported to ensure safety regarding medical, health, behavioral, and environmental issues
• Absorb daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, cooking etc.)
• Implement Individual Plans and the Outcomes, Goals, and Strategies
• Complete paperwork as assigned including documentation (e.g., incident reports, progress notes, behavior data, drills etc.)
• Conduct drills as needed
• Assist with banking and budgeting and assist with shopping, when applicable
• Plan, assist, and participate in community outings with people supported (e.g. visiting family, friends, church/temple, shopping etc.)
• Maintain living environment in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and health department standards
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable
• Accompany people supported on medical emergencies as needed
• Work with people supported as assigned by supervisor
• Complete all agency required trainings for position
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Valid driver’s license (not provisional) with a clean driving record
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed

Preferred: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Related experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Intermediate computer skills required
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills necessary

Working Conditions:

• Must assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry and cooking)
• May be required to lift /assist in transferring people supported

The Arc Baltimore provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.