Direct Support Professional (Rockville/Silver Spring) - $1,500 Hiring Incentive

The Direct Support Professional will be responsible for providing direct training and support for individuals in the areas of personal supports, community engagement, and job-related skills. This staff member will spend the majority of their day providing support in the community to foster independence to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, volunteer opportunities, life and leisure. This position will require travel in and around the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to individuals at their place of employment/volunteer opportunities (paid/internship), in the community, and in-home supports in meeting personal goals.

Provide transportation of participants, for specified programmatic activities, in and around the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area.

Participate in the development and implementation of behavior management and Individual Plans as designed; implement intervention, coaching, and support strategies in accordance with the plan, program, and needs of the individual.

Assist with daily living skills (including but not limited to activities such as cleaning, cooking, hygiene, budgeting, and banking) and personal care (including eating, toileting and dressing) based on individual needs.

Ensure that Maryland state-mandated documentation related to the provision of services to clients (including daily notes and any relevant behavioral data sheets) is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.

Implement and develop natural supports and other accommodations to facilitate the assigned individuals’ success on the job and with community integration.

Attend and participate in all scheduled team meetings and trainings.

Ensure that assigned individuals comply with all safety regulations and procedures at their job/vocational training/volunteer sites.

Collaborate with the client to research, develop, and implement weekly schedule.

Complete administrative work and/or team assigned projects in a timely manner.