Description:
Taneytown, MD
$19.68/hour + $2.00 weekend differential
Are you looking to make a real difference? The Arc Carroll County is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small residential home setting.
Available Shifts:
Saturday 7a-3p or 3p-10p
Sunday 7a-3p or 3p-10p
Tuesday 3p-10p
Thursday 3p-10p
Friday 8a-4p or 3p-9p
What You’ll Do:
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Support individuals in a community living residential home
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Create and implement innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities
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Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping
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Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed
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Provide transportation and support community access
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Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy
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Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment
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Complete required documentation and follow agency and state guidelines
Pay & Benefits:
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$19.68/hour + $2.00 weekend differential
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Paid Sick Time
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403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire)
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Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
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Credit Union membership
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No experience required – paid training provided!
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DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter
Requirements:
- 18+ years old
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High school diploma or GED
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Valid U.S. driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked
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Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks
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Computer and keyboarding skills
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Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training
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Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers
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Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
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Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles
Help create a supportive home where people can thrive—apply today!
