Job Overview

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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: $19.67 per hour, in compliance with maryland's equal pay for equal work law.

work week is monday - friday, 30 hours per week, that vary between 8 am - 5 pm.

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.

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