What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Work and play with one individual position at Self Directed Waiver Participant?
Direct Support Staff Wanted
(Working for the individual, not an agency)
Looking for 1 or more one-to-one staff member(s) to provide in-home, community and respite care. Must be a fun-loving person capable of implementing functional living/behavioral programming for a wonderful healthy, capable and active 30 -year-old male with autism.
Candidate must have the physical capacity to match and enjoy our son’s level of physical activity. A skilled and experienced person with an interest in engaging in fun activities with efforts to increase communication and engage in the community. Staff member will be provided with ongoing support and supervision as necessary.
- Registered Behavior Tech and experience with autistic individuals
WHERE: Monkton/Hereford Maryland (7 miles North of Hunt Valley) is home base.
WHEN: Flexible schedule, availability would include weekday hours, weekends, evenings and/or occasional overnights.
GOALS: Increase functional communication and skills, try new fun things,
decrease loud vocalizations, minimize occasional mild self-injury and occasional mild physical aggression (i.e., wrist grabbing).
COMPENSATION: $22 per hour (based on experience and negotiable) plus mileage reimbursement at (Federal rate) $.67 per mile for travel on community-based outings (from our home and back). Two weeks paid time off.
REQUIREMENTS:
-2-3 references related to your work with individuals with autism
-Valid MD driver’s license, proof of auto insurance for a reliable vehicle
-Pass a criminal background check and drug screening
-Up to date Covid vaccine/booster preferred
-Looking for long term employment
-CPR/First Aid and CMT (Certified Medication Technician) Please note CMT is not a major component of this job.**
PERKS:
**If CMT are not yet obtained, we can help provide resources and funding to secure this.
-Willing to provide some funding for the right candidate’s continuing education
-Staff will be provided hands on training by knowledgeable staff and BCBA
-Possibility for behavior supervision hours.
-Possibility to accompany on family vacations
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Caregiving/autism: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RBT Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Monkton, MD 21111 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $33