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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

• Multiple Programs & Schedules Pay:

  $17.00
• $21.

00 per hour depending on shift and program location Various Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available, including evening and overnight About Benedictine For more than 65 years, Benedictine has supported children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in reaching their greatest potential. Through our school, residential, and community-based programs on Maryland's Eastern Shore, we provide individualized services that promote independence, inclusion, personal growth, and quality of life.

Benefit Highlights:

• Enjoy full-time benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-matched 403(b), paid time off, sick leave, tuition assistance, student loan repayment assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Position Overview The Direct Support Professional (DSPs) works directly with either children or adults to support activities of daily living, foster independence, and ensure safety. Services are provided in school residential, community group home and community activity-based settings. Essential Duties

• Provide direct support and supervision to individuals
• Assist individuals with personal hygiene, meal preparation, household tasks, medication administration, and community participation.
• Promote independence, choice, self-advocacy, and meaningful engagement in community activities.
• Assist students in participating in individual and group leisure activities while promoting engagement and independence.
• Teach and support goals and objectives outlined identified in the personalized plan for each child or adult
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily logs, progress notes, medication records, and incident reports.
• Communicate health concerns and updates to nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist individuals in maintaining positive relationships with family members, friends, and community supports. Find Your Fit at Benedictine Whether you're looking to work with adults or children, daytime, evening, overnight, or community
• based employment, we have DSP opportunities available.
• Children's positions are available in Ridgely, Maryland
• Adult positions are available throughout Caroline, Kent and Talbot Counties Apply once and our team will help identify the opportunity that best matches your availability and interests.

Pay:

$17.00

• $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 12.0
• 40.

0 per week

Benefits:

403(b) Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person