Direct Support Professional Meaningful Day

Spectrum Support Inc. is a 501(c)(y3) non-profit agency that helps people with disabilities overcome the challenges they face fight stigmas and find new exciting ways to live their life how they choose.

When Spectrum Support accepts people into our program we accept them wholeheartedly. Success may occur one step at a time and through repeated actions. We keep trying until we find a way!

We inspire a welcoming attitude by recognizing the dignity of all people and treating them with respect regardless of their role in the organization.

Part of our success is due to Spectrums emphasis on building relationships with each person with each other and with partners in the community. Spectrums employees have a positive impact on the people we support helping everyone to Live Their Best Life.

Without the guidance of a passionate Direct Support Professional people with disabilities may never have the chance to live learn work and engage socially with their community to the fullest of their ability.

What better way to be your best self than creating a career out of empowering others to do the same

Full-time Monday through Friday positions. (between 8:30-4 pm)

$19.20 per hour

The Direct Support Professional will:

Provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in community events employment educational classes or other activities of personal interest.

Assure the health safety and medical needs of the individual(s) are met at all times.

Spectrum Support Offers:

• Paid Training & Support
• Spectrum Enrichment Trainings and Support including:

New Hire Orientation

Coach Approach

• All DDA Mandated Trainings

Full-time Employee Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits packages with coverage beginning 1st of the month following 60 days of hire.
• Paid holidays PTO and Birthday Leave
• Basic Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Hartford & Aflac Benefits
• Optional Savings through a 403B
• Employee Assistance Program

Candidate requires:

High school diploma or GED

A valid Maryland Drivers License with no more than 2 points.

Reliable transportation

Ability to use technology to document in electronic database.

Must be self-motivated creative and innovative in approach to providing supports that promote independence choice and self-determination.

Ability to be a team player and respond to changes and/or crisis in a calm and productive manner.

Demonstrate ability in providing support in a respectful manner that meets the various needs of persons served.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority