Top 20 Direct support professional Jobs in Cambridge, Md

Weekend Direct Support Professionals
Delmarva Community Services, Inc —Cambridge, MD
- $18.50 an hour
- Weekends only
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Paid orientation
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DSP - Direct Support Professional - Residential Group Home
Chesapeake Center, Inc. —Easton, MD
- $20.50 - $23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Direct Support Professional - Midshore
Fello —Easton, MD
- $21.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Professional development assistance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Direct Support Professional
Ocean Front Counseling —Hurlock, MD
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Applied behavior analysis
- HIPAA
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
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Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Home Care
Eminence Home Care —Cambridge, MD
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Direct Care Worker for Children and Adolescents
Community Behavorial Health —Cambridge, MD
- $20,000 - $40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Psychiatry
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DSP - Females (Urgently hiring) $22 per/hr
Frontline Community Services Inc —Bivalve, MD
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Patient monitoring
- BLS Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional - Residential Mon-Fri 3PM-11PM
CHESTERWYE CENTER —Queenstown, MD
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Weekend Direct Support Professional
The Benedictine School —Ridgely, MD
If driving is required, must possess a valid driver's license in good standing and meet insurability requirements. Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
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DSP - Direct Support Professional - Residential Group Home
Chesapeake Center, Inc. —Easton, MD
You have no more than 2 points on your Maryland driver’s license. For full time employees (6 month probation period), after 3 months of probation, CGH offers a…
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Dreamshine at Autumn Lakes —Sunbury, OH
Do you have a valid drivers license? We are very active at Dreamshine- our participants are continuously learning and interacting with peers and also enjoying…
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Upreach —Columbus, OH
Current and valid Driver License with less than 6 points on driving record. Car insurance registered in YOUR name. $500 referral bonus program.
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Weekend Direct Support Professionals

Delmarva Community Services, Inc -
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Job Details

Part-time
$18.50 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Paid orientation
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Computer operation
Computer literacy
Writing skills
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Locations in Maryland include Cambridge and Hurlock

Overnight Shift includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11pm-9am

Daytime Shift includes Saturday and Sunday 9am-11pm

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized professional and compassionate support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP is familiar with the agency mission, agency standards of support and participates in the betterment of the organization. These principles are accomplished by always being respectful, trustworthy, and utilizing excellent communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Person Centered Practices

The DSP uses person-centered practices, assisting people to make informed choices, develop strategies, take risks, follow through on responsibilities, and achieve their goals. DSP will complete duties by staying focused on the individual being supported, being honest, always showing respect towards others, and completing tasks in a timely and effective way.

Implementation of Services

The DSP assists with implementation of the person-centered plan to achieve specific outcomes derived from the person's preferences, needs, and interests. The DSP maintains collaborative professional relationships with the participant and all support team members (including family/friends), follows ethical standards of practice (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent, etc.), and recognizes his or her own personal limitations.

Community Living Skills & Supports

The DSP helps people manage the physical, personal, financial, and household tasks that are necessary on a day-to-day basis to pursue an independent community-based lifestyle. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, personal care, cooking, cleaning and community integration.

Education, Training & Self-Development

The DSP obtains and maintains necessary certifications and seeks opportunities to improve their skills and work practices through further education and training. Learns and stays current with technology used for documentation, communication, and other work activities.

Advocacy

The DSP will support people by encouraging them to advocate for themselves and assist them to overcome challenges so that they can achieve a full community life.

Vocational, Educational & Career Support

The DSP is knowledgeable about the career and/or education goals of the person(s) they support and will assist them in acquiring the necessary resources to achieve their objectives.

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

The DSP identifies risk and behaviors that can lead to a crisis, and uses effective strategies to prevent or intervene in the crisis in collaboration with others. The DSP discusses incidents with authorized staff and participant(s), adjusts supports and the environment, maintains confidentiality, and complies with regulations for reporting.

Documentation

The DSP is aware of the requirements for daily documentation and is able to manage these requirements efficiently. The DSP maintains accurate records, collecting and compiling data, and submitting records to appropriate sources in a timely fashion. Maintains standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.

Community Inclusion and Relationships

The DSP implements the necessary individualized supports including providing support with planning community activities, facilitating and developing relationships and peer interactions.

Supporting Health & Wellness

The DSP promotes the health and wellness of all people they support. The DSP observes, documents, and implements appropriate actions to promote healthy living to prevent illness and accidents. The DSP will collaborate with healthcare professionals and provide support in accordance with health and medical recommendations, which may include a Nursing Plan of Care. DSP will monitor participant for signs of illness or health-related concerns, and respond by implementing treatments, reporting issues to health care professionals and participant's family as appropriate, documentation as needed, and ensuring coordination between care providers.

Communication

The DSP builds trust and productive relationships with people they support, coworkers, and others through respectful and clear verbal and written communication.

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions and requirements for the successful performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add, change or reassign duties at any time.

OSHA Category:

This position may perform tasks that involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. All employees are required to complete Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens training.

Required Knowledge/Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License with less than 4 points

Computer Literacy (Including Microsoft Word, Therap and ADP) Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to successfully complete all DDA , Delmarva Community Services and MBON required trainings

Schedule:

Holidays
Overnight shift
Rotating weekends
Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 14 – 30 per week

Benefits:

Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid training

Work Location: In person

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Weekend Direct Support Professionals

DSP - Direct Support Professional - Residential Group Home

Direct Support Professional - Midshore

Direct Support Professional

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Home Care

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Direct Care Worker for Children and Adolescents

DSP - Females (Urgently hiring) $22 per/hr

Direct Support Professional - Residential Mon-Fri 3PM-11PM

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