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Position Summary:Direct Support Professionals assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live in and enrich their community while achieving their personal family social and spiritual goals. DSPs are the key to independence and selfdetermination for adults with disabilities. DSPs perform the core function of Jubilees mission.
Responsibilities
PresenceArrive on time for scheduled work assignments and remain fully engaged with the people you are supporting and your Jubilee work throughout the time you are working. Communicate as early as possible with your supervisor about anticipated absences late arrivals and early departures. Clock in and out in real time using Jubilees timekeeping systems.
Community Engagement. Provide regular opportunities for community engagement by encouraging participation in community and family activities Jubileesponsored activities and activities connected with the persons faith community. Assist people in developing relationships and helping people overcome barriers to participation.
Training and Professional DevelopmentComplete and maintain all required training and certifications according to Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Jubilee requirements including first aid and CPR Mandt Certified Medication Technician (CMT) and training specific to each person you support. Pursue additional professional development opportunities.
Service PlansSkillfully following each persons service authorization personcentered plan behavior support plan and nursing care plan.
DocumentationDocument services medication administration progress on goals medical visits incidents and behavior according to Jubilees policies.
CommunicationMaintain regular open and positive communication with your supervisor colleagues and family members of the people you support. This includes checking Jubilee email and any voicemail at least once on each day you work. It also includes learning and practicing culturally sensitive communication.
Organizational ParticipationRegularly attend team meetings allstaff meetings and other meetings relevant to your work. Contribute to program evaluation and help set organizational priorities to ensure quality.
PoliciesBe knowledgeable of Jubilees policies and procedures including Jubilees Program Policies Personnel Policies Family Handbook and applicable standard operating procedures.
TravelPeriodically accompany people you support on vacations that may include overnight stays. You may also have opportunities to participate in conferences that include overnight stays.
Awake Overnight DutiesWhen assigned to an awake overnight shift monitor and provide support as needed complete household upkeep tasks and remain awake during the entire shift.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma
Experience as a direct support professional is a plus but not required
Commitment to Jubilees core values of respect and human dignity selfdetermination community justice ethical practices and spiritual care
Computer skills for using email and online data systems
Current U.S. drivers license
Compensation. This position has a fixed starting pay of $21.50 per hour. All staff have opportunities for pay increases and promotions. The median income for fulltime Jubilee employees is $66000 per year.
Benefits. Benefits include four weeks of vacation two weeks sick leave health/dental/life/disability insurance for the employee and eligible dependents 5% retirement match after one year 10 paid holidays $1000 student loan assistance or tuition reimbursement $1000 annual staff development fund paid training opportunities Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses periodic reimbursement of vacation expenses and on personal situations additional paid leave may apply such as parental leave bereavement leave and jury service. Eligibility for some benefits starts at 20 or 30 hours of work per week.
All employees must be fully vaccinated for Covid before starting work.
About Jubilee. Jubilee Association of Maryland is a faithbased nonprofit that provides opportunities and support for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live in and enrich their community while fulfilling their personal family social and spiritual needs. Jubilee was started by Hyattsville Mennonite Church in 1978 as part of the movement to bring people with intellectual disabilities out of segregated institutions and into the community. Since then Jubilee has grown to be a leader in personcentered disability services currently supporting more than 200 people who are included in their communities across Montgomery County Maryland. The organization has a staff of more than 475 and an annual budget of more than $35 million. Through partnerships innovation and attentive care Jubilee is a leader in providing the highest quality services and helping demonstrate the power of inclusion. Learn more at .
Jubilee Association of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national origin citizenship sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age disability physical characteristics genetic information physical characteristics veteran status or religion.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Part-Time