Position: Direct Support Professional
Organization Type: DDA
Location: Baltimore, MD
Setting: Day Program
Position Type: Contract
Contract Length: ongoing
- Opportunity to transition internally if desired
Pay: $18
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8/8:30a-2:30-3p,30-35 hours/week
About the Organization:
- This organization is dedicated to understanding and combatting the challenges faced by people with disabilities and their families. For almost a century, The organization has been a pillar of the Baltimore community and continues to be a leader in advocating for the rights and improving the lives of people with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Mission is to help individuals gain independence and increase their self-sufficiency in order to improve their overall quality of life through our diverse array of programs and services.
Summary:
- – Responsible for implementing the assigned participant’s Person Centered Plan (PCP) working with the participant and their family to improve socialization, self-help, communication and pre-vocational skills. The Direct Support Professional – 1:1 will work with an assigned participant at the organization and in the community
Essential Duties andResponsibilities:
- Communicate with participant, families, professional staff and community members in a person-centered manner
- Develop a positive working relationship with assigned participant and family/caregiver
- Provide community-based developmental vocational habilitation services consistent with participant’s PCP
- Develop good working knowledge of participant’s Behavior Plan, utilizing strategies and techniques within the plan to assist participant with decreasing target behaviors/increasing communication skills
- Implement skill acquisition in areas of , daily living skills, socialization, leisure, basic academics, motor skills, communication, and self-advocacy
- Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and updating of assigned participant’s PCP
- Assist assigned participant with toileting and personal hygiene as needed
- Maintain complete and accurate participant daily data entry in ICare, tracking behavior data, and in other required documentation
Other Duties andResponsibilities:
- Provide transportation for assigned participant, which will include personal vehicle or company vehicles.
- Provide mobility monitoring and/or training, as needed.
- Assist in the completion of all quality assurance protocols including service satisfaction surveys, program efficiency and outcome measurements.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Day Habilitation
- Demonstrate the 5 Core Values (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect)
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18.
- Access to reliable automobile with valid insurance, and a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points.
- Must possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Next Steps:
- For more details on this position, press “apply” and submit your resume. We’ll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
- Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.