About this opportunity
The Arc Montgomery County lists this Direct Support Professional-PS (Silver Spring) opportunity in derwood, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Our Award-Winning TeamWe have been selected as one of The Washington Post's 2025 Top Workplaces, a recognition based entirely on feedback from our team members. This award reflects our deep commitment to cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where employees feel valued and empowered.As we continue to grow, we are seeking qualified and motivated professionals to join our award-winning team and help us build on this exciting momentum.Limited-Time Hiring Incentive For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1,000.00! Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website for more details.The Arc Montgomery County's Inclusive Living Services—Personal Supports has a vacancy for a Part Time Direct Support Professional who will be responsible for providing support, guidance, and supervision to the people being supported who are living in their own homes/apartments. Typical support is provided to the people we support based on their service funding plan and individual plan.Depending on each individual's needs, maximizing life skills while promoting community inclusion may require different levels of support. Customized personal support makes it possible for adults with disabilities to live independently or to remain in their family home.The intensity of services provided range from drop-in support of a few hours to hands-on supervision for several hours each week.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED equivalency, or at least 18 years of age with one year of experience.Valid US driver's license.Must pass a 6th grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses.Effective verbal & written communication and computer skillsAbility to read and write fluently in English and have good understanding of the English languageAbility to assist people with activities of daily living, including personal careAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistanceAbility to withstand prolonged of standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushingEOE M/F/Vet/Disabled
Worksite address
derwood, MD, 20855, US
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