Direct Support Professional - Personal Support Assistant
Direct Support Professional - Personal Support Assistant
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At Fello we champion the rights of people with disabilities and invest in what matters most: real opportunities strong relationships and inclusive equitable communities. We partner with people with disabilities to provide support services develop inclusive housing and create spaces where people feel genuinely connectednot just accommodated.
The Personal Support Assistant will support one or more people living in their own home or in their familys home located in a suburban or rural community. The Personal Support Assistant is responsible for supporting people with disabilities by facilitating and promoting independence self-advocacy and decision making. This role supports each persons life choices and facilitates opportunities to build relationships and participate fully in their communities. A key component of the position is fostering independence and personal growth. The Personal Support Assistant must meet the qualifications of a Direct Support Professional and complete all required trainings. This position may also require a Medical Technician Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is self-motivated solutions-oriented and creative in their approach to delivering person-centered supports. They must be able to work independently and as part of a team remaining calm and productive in response to change or crisis. Candidates should have experience providing respectful individualized support and be comfortable using technology to complete documentation and communication tasks. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building trust promoting self-confidence and communicating professionally with individuals families and other stakeholders.
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of experience supporting people with disabilities preferred. Candidates must have a valid Maryland Drivers License with no egregious violations.
This position includes an award-winning total rewards (benefits) package and paid professional development opportunities.
Fello is an equal opportunity employer which means we provides equal opportunity to all qualified candidates without regard to race color religion ancestry sex gender gender expression national origin age marital status military/veteran status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy genetic information disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates employment decisions at Fello will be based on merit qualifications and skills. Fello highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
