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Direct Support Professional-EMD

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The Arc Montgomery County

Derwood, MD (In Person)

$42,650 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for the benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1000.00!! More information is on our Employee Benefits page on our website. Come join us and find out what its all about!

The Arc Montgomery Countys Employment & Meaningful Day Services Division has a vacancy for a Direct Support Professional who will be responsible for supporting the people we support. The goal is to provide the necessary structure to assist the people we support to become regularly engaged and fully included in their communities. The Direct Support Professional will work independently and make effective decisions regarding all aspects of safe, productive, positive outcomes for each of the people we support. Successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work at various locations from the Gaithersburg to Silver Spring area. Employment and Meaningful Day Services provide adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities opportunity to engage in a opportunities to gain independence and contribute to their community by obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. Our employment process includes discovering s persons skills and interests, career counselling, resume building, developing a customized employment plan, job coaching and follow up services to ensure job stability.
Schedule:
(Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm)
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalency, or at least 18 years of age with 1 year of experience. Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to transport the people we support. Must be willing to drive 12 passenger van and will be required to pass a DOT physical.

Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.

Must pass a 6th grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses.
Pay Rate:
$20.00 - $21.01 per hour depending on education and experienceEOE M/F/Vet/Disabled

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