Direct Support Professional in Grasonville, Maryland, United States

Job Information

The mission of Chesterwye Center is toenhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities toward personal independence and choice.

Chesterwye Center is currently accepting resumes for Full-Time and Part Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).

Schedule:Full and Part-Time available

Weekend - Saturday and Sunday (9:00 am to 9:00 pm)
Awake Overnight - (Thursday and Friday night - 11:00 pm to 9:00 am and Saturday night - 9:00 pm - 9:00 am)
Awake Overnight - (Sunday night - 9:00 pm to 9:00 am - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night - 11:00 pm to 9:00 am)
Evening (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm), Monday through Friday
Day Program (8:30 am to 3:00 pm), Monday through Friday
PRN ALL Shifts

Great benefits including Paid Training and New Employee Referral Incentive.

Up to $19.50/HOUR

Position Overview:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a critical role in ensuring the people we support participate in a safe, healthy, clean, supportive, respectful and meaningful environment.
The DSP is responsible for assuring the toileting, hygiene, eating and nursing care plan, behavior plan and a person-centered plan is implemented as identified.
The DSP responsibilities also include: assuring timely documentation and communication with other residential/day program occurs at the change of shift.

DSP Responsibilities:

Assure applicable supports are provided for each person Chesterwye supports;
Participate in person-centered planning activities;
Assist each individual in meeting the outcomes identified in the approved planning documents;
Encourage and assist with individual choice and exploration of means to improve long-term health status;
Introduce and enhance community resources and membership;
As appropriate, use assistive technology to assist the person in gaining greater knowledge and skills as a means to enhance communication, personal independence, work productivity, etc;
Provide personal care (including toileting and showering) as appropriate, for ALL people supported, not only the people to whom assigned' for the shift;
Work respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member in a professional manner with other day and residential staff, families, community members;
Assure electronic documentation, and verbal shift reports, are completed accurately and timely before the end of each shift;
Identify, verbally report, complete and submit written information on any and ALL instances of potential abuse, neglect, mistreatment and/or rights allegation or concerns;
Maintain confidentiality of people and programs at Chesterwye;
Assure compliance with all Chesterwye policies and procedures and licensing regulations;

DSP Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid drivers license with one years experience with less than two (2) points.

Other skills preferred:

A minimum of one years experience providing supports to people with developmental disabilities with dignity and respect in community settings, preferred.
Experience working in a day setting for people with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
Experience and knowledge in a wide array of community activities and connections.
Must take and maintain Driver Safety certification to be able to drive a company vehicle.
Must successfully pass all pre-employment screenings.
Must successfully complete all DDA and agency required trainings within 90 days of employment, and maintain timely applicable certification.
Must successfully complete MTTP training to be med-certified with 90 days of employment and be approved as a CMT by the delegating nurse.
Must successfully complete refresher trainings within the identified timef ames.

Benefits:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $19.50 per hour

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Work Location: In person

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