Taneytown & Westminster Residential DSP (30+ hr/week) Awake Overnight and Evening Hours

About the role

The mission of The Arc Carroll County is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life. We are seeking people who have integrity, respect, and a passion to help others. This is a rewarding position as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Community Living Department, which focuses on creating inclusive and supportive residential environments where individuals can thrive and achieve their highest potential.

Schedule

• Wednesday – Thursday 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Taneytown)
• Thursday – Friday 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Taneytown)
• Friday 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Westminster)
• Saturday 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Taneytown)
• Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Westminster)

Responsibilities

• Support residents with life skills and household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry, and light housework
• Assist with personal care
• Administer medications
• Provide transportation as needed
• Work as part of a team in a small residential home setting

Location

A lovely residential home in Taneytown, MD

Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as Accident insurance and Life insurance
• Company‑paid Short‑term disability and life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan available to all employees immediately upon hire
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
• Credit Union Membership
• Participation in Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certification Program which offers annual cash bonuses

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 2 current points on record
• Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills; ability to learn new systems quickly
• Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults)
• Completion of CPR, First Aid, Certified Medication Technician, and other trainings mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and The Arc

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required; including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual
• Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair
• Ability to position individual on a sling or Royer lift
• Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie‑downs

Pay

$20.07 per hour with a $2.00 differential for weekends