About this position
Westminster, MD
$19.68/hour | Flexible Evening Schedule, some daytime hours available (Thursday and Saturday)
The Arc Carroll County is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide one-on-one personal supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Schedule:
- Part-time evenings
- Choose 2–4 nights per week
- 3:00 PM start time (required)
- End time flexible: 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM
- Saturdays 8:30-1:00
- Various daytime hours available
What You’ll Do:
- Provide one-on-one community-based or in-home support
- Provide transportation and support community access
- Create and implement innovative, fun, and meaningful activities tailored to each individual’s interests, goals, and abilities
- Support individuals individually and independently, encouraging choice, creativity, and self-direction through social, recreational, and educational activities
- Encourage independence and decision-making
- Assist with personal care and mobility as needed
- Document services and progress in iCare
- Follow person-centered plans, policies, and state regulations
Pay & Benefits:
- $19.68/hour (Maryland Equal Pay compliant)
- Paid Sick Time
- 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire)
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Credit Union membership
- No experience required – paid training provided!
- DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter
Requirements
- 18+ years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid U.S. driver’s license with 2+ years driving experience
- Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills
- Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training
- Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
- Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles