Residential Direct Support Professional

Spring Dell Center

La Plata, MDFull time, Part time
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Pay
$20
an hour
Location
La Plata, MD
Job type
Full time, Part time
Posted
Nov 3
1 day ago
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About the company

Spring Dell Center

Civic & social organization · 201 to 500 employees

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our ultimate goal is to promote full community integration for individuals with disabilities.

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What you'll do

  • Assist individuals in working toward and achieving their established goals.
  • Observe, track, and document individual progress.
  • Administer medications as required.
  • Provide mobility assistance throughout the home, including moving between rooms.
  • Help with laundry, housekeeping, and maintaining a clean living environment.
  • Encourage and respect individual preferences, decisions, and personal choices.
  • Provide transportation for community activities and outings based on individual interests and preferences.
  • Maintain flexibility throughout the day when individuals are attending their day programs. This may include providing transportation to medical appointments or offering additional support when an individual becomes ill.

What you need

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
  • Valid, full driver's license.
  • Minimum of two years of driving experience.
  • Clean driving record with fewer than two points.
  • Previous experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

Valid, full driver's licenseBasic computer skills

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Perks

  • Paid Training
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave

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Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana. Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our ultimate goal is to promote full community integration for individuals with disabilities. Residential Direct Support Professional Salary: $20.84 per hour Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Job Description The Residential Direct Support Professional provides hands-on assistance to individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, meal preparation and planning, household maintenance, money management, personal care, and grocery shopping. Candidates should be dependable, creative, and organized, with an interest in planning and coordinating activities both inside the home and throughout the community. The ideal candidate enjoys working with others, building meaningful relationships, and helping individuals remain engaged, independent, and connected to their communities. Duties Include but not limited to: : Assist individuals in working toward and achieving their established goals. Observe, track, and document individual progress. Administer medications as required. Provide mobility assistance throughout the home, including moving between rooms. Help with laundry, housekeeping, and maintaining a clean living environment. Encourage and respect individual preferences, decisions, and personal choices. Provide transportation for community activities and outings based on individual interests and preferences. Maintain flexibility throughout the day when individuals are attending their day programs. This may include providing transportation to medical appointments or offering additional support when an individual becomes ill. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more. Valid, full driver's license. Minimum of two years of driving experience. Clean driving record with fewer than two points. Previous experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred. Basic computer skills. Benefits and Perks Paid Training Paid Holidays Health Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Free Up To $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Workers' Compensation Direct Deposit Annual Leave Sick Leave Military Leave Jury Duty Leave Bereavement Leave

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