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Direct Support Professional (Full-Time)
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$34,103 / year median in Maryland
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Post
Direct Support Professional (Full-Time)
Job Category:
Operations
Requisition Number:
DIREC003081
Posting Details
Posted:
September 1, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
White Hall, MD 21161, USA +1 more locations
Job Details
Description
- Locations: White Hall, MD
- All shifts starting at 2pm
- As a Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA), you will work in a residential group home setting for adults with developmental disabilities.
A Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for personal care, medication administration, behavioral support and transportation of 3-4 individuals living in a group home setting depending on the needs of the location. This job is inclusive of, but not excluded to the following duties: Personal Care as needed (to include assistance with toileting, feeding, transfers, etc.).
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, traverse, kneel, bend from the waist, etc., as needed.
Applicant must be able to communicate verbally, visually and audibly.
Qualifications:
Minimum High School Diploma/ G.E.D
Acceptable criminal background
Valid Driver's License with 2 yrs. experience, and less than 3 moving violations (NO Major Violations, D.U.I's, Suspensions) in the previous 36 months Benefits ( For Full Time Employees) Medical, dental, & vision plans
Paid vacation
- Earned at .0615 per hour worked for eligible employees (equates to about 16 days per year for full-time employees)
Holiday pay, with 11 holidays observed
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Basic Life & AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403B Retirement Direct Support Professional (DSP) Compensation - : Starting hourly rate is determined by position hourly rate band. Our budgeted hourly bands are as follows
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DSP Band 1 - $19.35 per hour
DSP Band 2 - $19.85 per hour
DSP Band 3 - $20.35 per hour
This position is a Band 2 position. - The above hourly bands are a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role offered, the work location, and business considerations. For more information on Penn-Mar and our divisions, please visit: Join Our Team
- Penn-Mar Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
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