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Day Program DSP - Full-time 40-hour / week position

Day Program DSP - Full-time 40-hour / week position

THE ARC CARROLL COUNTY INCWestminster, MD, US
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Job Description

Job Description

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.

Hours : Monday-Friday 8 : 00-4 : 00

Pay Rate : $19.68 / hour

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) BENEFITS :

  • Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus voluntary benefits such as Accident insurance and Life insurance.
  • Company paid Short-term disability and life insurance.
  • 403(b) Retirement plan available to all employees immediately upon hire.
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
  • Credit Union Membership.
  • Working with fabulous individuals!
  • Participation Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certification Program which offers annual cash bonuses.
  • 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.

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