Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Job Location:
Arnold, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Providence you will encourage people to experience various activities in community-based locations and to also explore all that is available in Anne Arundel County. Be a Direct Support Professional and share in another persons passions and talents while providing person-centered supports that enable people to live work and enjoy life as independently as possible in their community.
Depending on program needs DSPs may support small groups helping multiple individuals engage in meaningful experiences or provide personalized (1:1) support. This service is not limited to our four wallsit is community-based and may include supporting people in their homes at appointments or during recreational activities.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety collaboration and adapting to different support needs throughout their work week.
Our Values:
Person-first - Every step is driven by the person and unique to the person.
Community - Is meant for every person.
Relationships - Real connections real experiences real expectations.
Accountability - Doing the right things for the right reasons; every day.
Direct Support Professional Pay scale: $20.25 per hour
Direct Support Professional Job Type: Part-time positions (Less than 30 hours a week)
Direct Support Professional Shift Type: Shifts vary. Day-time hours on Weekdays or Weekends
A Direct Support Professional
- Must love people!
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Has a valid drivers license (not provisional or permit)
- Is able/willing to transport people in a personal and/or company vehicle
- Has a High school diploma/GED
- Has basic computer skills
- Is a great communicator
Your Responsibilities as a Direct Support Professional
- Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Plan (IP) personal plan or an alternative framework or individual teaching plan.
- Assists people supported to meet physical (e.g. health grooming toileting eating) and personal management needs (e.g. human development human sexuality) by teaching skills providing supports and building on individual strengths and capabilities that will lead to increased independence.
- Contribute as a part of a POM team building companionship and community facilitating supports developing activities that have value to the person.
- Explores vocational interests and aptitudes assists in preparing for job or school entry and reviews opportunities for continued career growth.
- Educates people receiving supports co-workers and community members about issues by providing information and support.
Who will I work with as a Direct Support Professional
While we aim to create strong matches based on shared interests support needs and schedules DSPs are part of a team and may support different individuals or groups over time. This includes supporting people with a variety of interests personalities and needs to ensure consistent high-quality care.
Benefits for You as a Direct Support Professional
- 401k (5% company match)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Career Paths
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Inclement Weather Pay
- Pet Discounts/Insurance
A full Direct Support Professional job description is available upon request.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Providence is a non-profit organization supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives in Maryland communities.
