Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 30-34 Hours Weekly

Brief Description

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work closely with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to help them achieve the fullest lives possible by empowering them to overcome challenges in areas and activities that would otherwise prevent them from being self-sufficient.

The Arc Baltimore

Since 1949, The Arc Baltimore has been an indispensable resource, providing employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, assistive technology services, respite care, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals. The Arc Baltimore’s full and part-time employees provide services at people's homes, places of employment, day centers, and neighborhoods.

What We Offer

• 8 Holidays
• 8 Vacation days
• 6 Sick and Safe Leave days
• Single and family medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Voluntary Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• Life insurance (Employee, Spouse, Children)
• 403(b) plan with employer match available after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Health and Wellness package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

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
• Absorb 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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Intermediate computer skills required
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills necessary
• Must work effectively within a team environment