Personal Supports DSP - Part Time in Westminster, Maryland at The Arc of Carroll County

Westminster, MD
$20.07/hour

The Arc Carroll County is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide one-on-one personal supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Available shifts-

• Thursdays 10:00A-2:00P
• Monday-Friday 3:00P-7:00/8:00PM
• Limited Day time hours are available: Monday-Friday
• Limited Weekend hours
• Also searching for someone who loves history and wants to provide 1:1 support on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00P-8:00P with an individual who also loves history!

What You’ll Do:

• Provide one-on-one community-based or in-home support
• Provide transportation and support community access
• Create and implement innovative, fun, and meaningful activities tailored to each individual’s interests, goals, and abilities
• Support individuals individually and independently, encouraging choice, creativity, and self-direction through social, recreational, and educational activities
• Encourage independence and decision-making
• Assist with personal care and mobility as needed
• Document services and progress in iCare
• Follow person-centered plans, policies, and state regulations

Pay & Benefits:

• $20.07/hour (Maryland Equal Pay compliant)
• Paid Sick Time
• 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire)
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Credit Union membership
• No experience required – paid training provided!
• DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid U.S. driver’s license that has never been suspended or revoked
• Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
• Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles