Program Director - Providence of Maryland : Job Details

All Jobs > PRN, Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

PRN, Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)Charles County, MD

This is a wonderful time to join Providence as we expand to support people within the Charles County area! As a Residential Direct Support Professional, you will help to enable people to live, work, and enjoy life as independently as possible in their homes and community. Assist people with daily-life activities, encourage assertiveness, and support decision making. In this position, you will work a flexible PRN or as-needed schedule, at least 20 hours per pay period - morning, evening, and overnight shifts available! Be a Direct Support Professional and share your passions and talents while providing person-centered support to another person!

Our Values:

Person-first - Every step is driven by the person and unique to the person.

Community - Is meant for every person.

Relationships - Real connections, real experiences, real expectations.

Accountability - Doing the right things for the right reasons; every day.

Direct Support Professional Pay scale: $17.25/hour

Direct Support Professional Job Type: PRN

Direct Support Professional Shift Types: Mornings, Afternoons, Weekends, and Overnight Shifts Available

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Has a valid driver's license; NOT provisional
• Is able/willing to transport people in personal and/or company vehicle
• Has a High school diploma/GED

Your Responsibilities as a Direct Support Professional

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Plan (IP), personal plan or an alternative framework or individual teaching plan.
• Assist people supported to meet physical (e.g., health, grooming, toileting, eating) and personal management needs (e.g., human development, home care etc.), by teaching skills, providing supports, and building on individual strengths and capabilities that will lead to increased independence.
• Contribute as a part of a Providence team, building companionship and community, facilitating supports, developing activities that have value to the person.
• Explore vocational interests and aptitudes, assist in preparing for job or school entry, and review opportunities for continued career growth.
• Educate people receiving supports, co-workers and community members about issues by providing information and support.

A full Direct Support Professional job description is available upon request.