Personal Support Assistant - Full-Time Job at The Arc of Carroll County, Westminster, MD

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  • The Arc of Carroll County
  • Westminster, MD

Job Description


Description:

Are you a compassionate individual seeking a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in the lives of others? Look no further! The Arc Carroll County is for you!

We are currently hiring part-time (8 to 10 hours per week) , enthusiastic and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our dynamic team in our Personal Support Services department! We provide comprehensive support services to individuals with disabilities, assisting them in their daily activities, personal growth, and community integration.

DSP HOURLY RATE : $18.74/hour

BELOW ARE THE AVAILABLE SHIFTS.

Monday - Friday : 3:00pm to 7:00pm-8:00pm ( start time cannot be later than 3:00pm )

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Personal Supports Department , you will provide one-on-one support to an individual with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. You will assist with social, recreational, and educational activities in the Carroll County community, including transportation, or provide in-home assistance. You will also assist with personal care and mobility on an as-needed basis . In addition, you will:

  • Support each individual in achieving goals outlined in their Person-Centered Plan.
  • Use your creative thinking skills to research community activities and take your individual to area events/activities that are meaningful to them. Assist each person in accessing their community by providing transportation, coordination, and support for activities of their choice.
  • Encourage decision-making skills and independence for each individual you support.
  • Ensure that all recipients receive quality services.
  • Prepare and provide proper accounting of time, funds and mileage as required by The Arc and the State of Maryland
  • Provide documentation of time spent with individuals and their progress toward outcomes in the iCare system.
  • Know and comply with all required policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines of The Arc and the State of Maryland

COMPENSATION:

  • Pay Rate: $18.74 per hour, in compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DS P) BENEFITS include :

  • 403(b) Retirement plan available to all employees immediately upon hire.
  • Paid Sick Time.
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
  • Credit Union Membership.
  • DSP certification program available with potential for bonuses of $1000-$1,500 within your first year and each year you maintain your certification!
Requirements:

DSP QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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
  • Desire to provide individualized support to people with disabilities in an effort to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
  • Mental health experience preferred, but not required.

DSP PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lit 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 Hoyer lift. Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Currently hiring, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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