What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Program (Full Time - 40hrs/week) position at THE ARC CARROLL COUNTY INC?
Description
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Look no further; The Arc Carroll County may be for you!
We are looking for high-energy, creative, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our vibrant Day Program team. Our Day Program offers a wide range of engaging activities and enriching experiences that promote personal growth, skill development, and community integration.
Pay Rate: $18.74 per hour, in compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law.
Work week is Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 9AM - 5PM
This position does include a PM bus run to Taneytown, MD using one of the Arc vehicles to transport at the end of the day.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Day Program, you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life. DSPs provide person-centered support and training in job readiness skills, job exploration, social skills, health and wellness, self-care, self-advocacy, math, reading, safety, and community access skills. As an example, DSPs assist our individuals with:
- Maximizing independence by teaching various life, vocational, social, and recreational skills.
- Engaging individuals in meaningful activities throughout the day.
- Providing personal assistance as necessary, including assistance with personal hygiene, lifting, and transferring.
- Assisting with developing knowledge and access of community resources.
- Transportation to various locations within the community.
- Support with the job exploration/job development process.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) BENEFITS:
- Paid Sick Leave.
- 403(b) participation immediately upon hire.
- Credit Union Membership.
- Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
- Working with fabulous individuals!
- Participation Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certification Program which offers annual cash bonuses.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.
- Intermediate 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 Arc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSPs):
- Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, 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 Royer lift. Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.
Salary : $19
