Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP) - College Program

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor people supported to ensure safety with regard to medical, health, behavioral, and environmental issues
• Aid in daily living skills such as lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, and cooking
• 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
• Afford assistance 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Must possess a valid student identification card
• 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