DSP, Personal Supports Services (Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-10:00pm - Dedicated Services)

DSP, Personal Supports Services (Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-10:00pm - Dedicated Services) Laurel, MD Job Details $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Community engagement Research Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Meal preparation Direct support Cleaning Animal welfare Food preparation Patient personal care assistance Entry level Full Job Description Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? Do you enjoy having fun at work and doing recreational activities? Are you motivated by personal enrichment? Do you want to work for an amazing organization! The DSP, Personal Support Services will be committed to supporting the organization's mission of ensuring quality support services are provided and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are both respected and afforded opportunities to choose and participate in and access community events, activities, and resources. If you are interested in this unique opportunity and fulfilling career, then becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the perfect job for you! Responsibilities We'll Help You Master Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a "person-centered" focus Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc Who You Will Be Supporting In this role, you will have the amazing opportunity to support someone that: Is friendly, kind-hearted and has a positive approach toward life Gets along well with others Is passionate about the care and well-being of animals and strives to be a future veterinarian Would enjoy engaging in volunteer efforts that involve animals, as well as others Is very outgoing and loves visiting new places Enjoys taking walks for physical fitness and desires to be active in the community Was a former teacher's aide and enjoys math and reading Enjoys music, preferably country, R&B and some Hip Hop The Ideal Candidate Will enjoy being active with person supported while engaging in community activities and events Will be resourceful in researching community activities, volunteer efforts and enjoy introducing new ideas Must have experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, along with patience, positive attitude, and positive coaching skills to assist the person supported with successfully reaching goals Qualifications High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided Should have experience working with people with intellectual disabilities or with other types of special needs populations Have patience and positive coaching skills to assist AM with successfully reaching his goals Enjoy being active and proactively partner with AM while engaging in activities, events and volunteer efforts of choice Will be resourceful in researching community activities, volunteer efforts, and enjoy introducing new ideas Do You Want to Work for an Organization with Great Benefits?!!! Paid Community Outings Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (CareFirst) 403B Retirement Plan Match - Mutual of America (Up to 6%) Group Life Insurance - Guardian (up to $50,000) Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance (Guardian) Voluntary Long-Term Disability (Guardian) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet Insurance Legal Insurance Generous Vacation and Sick Leave (full-time and part-time eligibility) 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays Employee Discounts (Groupon, Six Flags, Touro University, Hertz car rentals, AMC Theaters Dell computers, etc.) Paid On-site Trainings! Ardmore Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are looking for great staff and it can be you! Apply today!