Direct Support Professional - Personal Supports Program
- Employer
- The Arc of Carroll County
- Location
- Westminster, MD
- Closing date
- Jul 12, 2022
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- Industry
- Nonprofit
- Function
- Help Desk Technician, Program Manager, IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Personal Supports department, you will provide one-on-one support to an individual with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. The DSP will assist with social, recreational, and educational activities in the Carroll County community, including transportation, or provide in-home assistance. You will also assist with personal care and mobility on an as-needed basis.$17.00/hour starting rate - $500 HIRING BONUS - DSP certification program available with potential for bonuses of up to $1000 within your first year.Various part-time and full-time schedules are associated with this opening, with shifts available as follows:Monday-Friday, 3pm-8pm or 9pm, and/or flexible shifts on the weekends; some overnight shifts available.In addition, the DSP willSupport each individual in achieving goals outlined in their Person-Centered PlanAssist each person in accessing their community by providing transportation, coordination, and support for activities of their choiceEncourage decision-making skills and independence for each individual you supportEnsure that all recipients receive quality servicesPrepare and provide proper accounting of time, funds and mileage as required by The Arc and the State of MarylandProvide documentation of time spent with individuals and their progress toward outcomes in the iCare systemKnow and comply with all required policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines of The Arc and the State of MarylandQUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GEDValid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on recordIntermediate computer and keyboarding skills; ability to learn new systems quickly.Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).Completion of CPR, First Aid, Certified Medication Technician, and other trainings mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and The ArcDesire to provide individualized support to people with disabilities in an effort to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lit carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required: Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair. Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift. Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.PI183550074
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