PT/ Weekend - Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Howard County/Coventry
Rate of Pay $23/hr
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
START DATE 7/18/26)
$500.00 Sign-On Bonus !!!
We are seeking a Part-Time Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities providing assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.
This position is:
Saturday & Sunday 3pm- 11pm
(Working with men)
Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
- Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
- Provide assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.
- Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships
- Complete required documentation (e.g., incident reports, progress notes, behavior data, fire drills etc.)
- Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits include:
- 401 (K) Retirement Plan
- Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Sign-on Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
- Current driver’s license (not provisional) with no more than 3 points on driving record
- Must be able to transport people supported as needed
- Some lifting and transferring may be required
- Must have at least 2 years of Driving experience
- Must be at least 20 years of age
Regular Base Rate is $22/hr. There is an additional $1/hr. shift differential for weekend shifts. ($22 +$1=$23/hr.)
$500.00 Sign-On Bonus
Pay Out Structure: $250 – First Day; $250 – after three months
(You must remain in the designated position for the time intervals specified above to qualify for the bonus payout. Employees must complete all required onboarding and new hire trainings to be eligible for payout)
