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Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Instructional Counselor

Community Support Services
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Description

Community Support Services, Inc. is seeking in person Instructional Associates for individuals (students) in a school setting, to support in person learning and social and emotional engagement. Support and services are provided at Marcia D. Smith School located in Gaithersburg, MD.

Responsibilities include :

  • Implementing the Individual Behavior Plan as designed by the psychologist.
  • Supporting the individual in activities including daily living skills, recreation services, instructional programming and other activities.
  • Weekly Case Management duties that include completing assessments, collecting data on targeted goals and objectives for the individual and compiling monthly reviews of the program for the individual.
  • Follow all CDC and agency guidelines related to Covid19, including the use of PPE while working directly with individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required. BA or AA degree is preferred or college coursework in Human Services, (Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, Nursing).
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record
  • Ability to use computer and office software products
  • Good verbal and written communication skills (recording data, reporting incidents, communicating to other team members and supervisors regarding activities and outcomes)

    • Requirements

    REQUIRED TRAINING / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

  • Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Completion and demonstration of techniques taught in the MANDT, CPR & First Aid training's, other training's as required by CSS which are provided in orientation.
  • Successfully complete annual re-certification of the MANDT.
  • Recommended to have a valid driver's license and a driving record free of any moving violations for the past two (2) years.

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Employee must be able to effectively use non-adverse physical intervention strategies with individuals with autism of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in MANDT training.

  • 23.06 is the rate after all training and compliance has been completed. The starting rate is $20.06 for this position until training is complete.

    • Salary : $20

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