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Direct Support Professional - Youth

Community Options
Derwood, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Rockville, MD to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required- we provide PAID training!

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Starting Rate is : $17.70 / hour

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP) / Person Centered Plan (PCP)
  • Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
  • Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
  • Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
  • Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
  • Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
  • Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
  • Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
  • Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean and well maintained to provide a safe environment
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
  • Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Requirements

  • High School Diploma / GED required, Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
  • 2 years' experience working in Home Health or Direct Care experience, preferably with individuals with disabilities.
  • Prior experience working with challenging behaviors.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with youth / teens.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Working Conditions

  • Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
  • Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
  • Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
  • Overtime may be required due to business needs
  • May be required to lift or move 25 pounds
  • Why Community Options?

  • Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • Paid Holidays-Including a Birthday Holiday!
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
  • Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
  • Great coworkers / team that support you!
  • If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to : Resumes-MD@comop.org

    Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

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