About this position
Location: Westminster and/or Taneytown, MD
Wage: $19.68/hour + $2.00 weekend differential
Are you looking to pick up extra hours in a meaningful role where you truly make a difference?
The Arc Carroll County is hiring PRN (on-call) Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in our Community Living homes.
If you have a flexible schedule and a passion for helping others, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
As a DSP in our Residential Program, you will work as part of a team in a small home setting, supporting individuals in their daily lives.
This department operates 24/7. PRN/on-call staff fill in for vacations, call-outs, and emergencies. You may indicate your availability when applying.
PRN Commitment Requirement:
To maintain active PRN status, employees must work a minimum of 4 shifts within every six 6-week scheduling period.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with daily living skills and personal care
- Support meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping
- Administer medications (Med Tech training provided)
- Provide transportation to appointments and community activities
- Provide accurate documentation
- Promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion
- Ensure health, safety, and overall well-being of residents
Compensation and Benefits
- $19.68 per hour (Maryland Equal Pay compliant)
- $2.00/hour weekend shift differential
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (available immediately)
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Credit Union Membership opportunity for all Arc employees
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have a valid U.S. driver's license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience not including time spent on a permit.
- Must have a clean drug screen, criminal record and a clean/safe driving record. (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
- The ability to complete CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification and other trainings mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and The Arc.
- A minimum of one year of experience supporting persons with disabilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
- Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required: Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
- Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair. Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift. Ability to physically secure a wheelchair in a van using proper tie-downs and straps.