Direct Support Specialist

(Onsite in Lusby, MD) - Personal vehicle required

Do you have a fun and outgoing personality? Do you thrive when assisting others? If you answered yes we have an ideal role for you. This position involves working with a disabled & wheelchair adult who resides with their families or caregivers, ensuring their participation in all aspects of community life, offering and assisting with services that support them in doing so.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with daily living skills (e.g. lifting, transferring, toileting, bathing, personal hygiene, meals, laundry, dressing, social activities, etc.).

• Promote appropriate community integration and social interaction.

• Assisting in the implementation of outcomes and goals developed in the Individual Plan (IP).

• Complete paperwork as assigned including documentation (e.g. monthly progress notes, community integration logs, incident reports, behavioral, medical/health, etc.)

• Attend all meetings, in-service training, and routine check-ins as required by supervisor.

• Work cooperatively with professional and paraprofessional staff in the best interest of the supported client.

• Work cooperatively with the clients family members and caregivers.

• Assist with the clients recreational, cultural and vacation plans of his/her choice.

• Ensure that the client assigned has interaction opportunities with peers.

• Ensure receipts and back-up documentation for any monetary responsibilities.

• Demonstrate proper use of the agency approved timekeeping system.

• Complete all agency required training for position.

• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures as specified.

• Monitor client to ensure safety in regard to medical, health, behavioral, and environmental issues.

• Conduct drills as needed.

• Assist with banking and budgeting and assist with shopping, when applicable.

• Plan, assist, and participate in community outings with clients (e.g. visiting family, friends, church/temple, shopping etc.).

• Maintain living environment in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and health department standards.

• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable.

• Accompany clients on medical emergencies as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Minimum 5 years related experience

• Must be able to work independently

• CPR and First Aid certified

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to lift /assist in transferring clients 150 lbs., as needed

• Valid drivers license, vehicle registration, auto insurance, and 3-year clean driving record required

• Client must have own reliable vehicle and willing to transport client & wheelchair (mileage reimbursement)

SCHEDULE:

Entire Weekend Required (32 Hours)

• Saturday from 7am-11pm

• Sunday from 7am-11pm

***Additional weekend hours may be available to reach 40 hours weekly***

BENEFITS:

• 180-day probational period

• 40 hours of PTO (after 90-days, no incidents)

APPLICATION/HIRING PROCESS:

1. Submit application/resume

2. Invitation to interview (remote)

3. Onsite interaction with client - approx. 4 hours (non-paid)

4. Contingent job offer extended (pending favorable background/credit check)

5. Approximate start date - July 1, 2024