DSP Hiring Fair

Job Details Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Linthicum Heights, MD Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly Job Category: Community Support Assistant Description Shifts Available: Part-time and Weekend opportunities Thursday, November 14th 12p- 4p. The Arc Central Chesapeake Region will be offering on-site hiring events throughout the fall/winter, for people that are interested in a career as a Direct Support Professional. To register for our next hiring fair, please complete an application and a member of our team will contact you with location details. Direct Support Professionals play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in suburban or rural communities. The primary responsibility of a Direct Support Professional is to facilitate and promote independence, self-advocacy, and decision making among the individuals they support. By assisting with personal care, promoting community inclusion, and fostering a clean and healthful living environment, a Direct Support Professional enables individuals to make life choices and build meaningful relationships. The role involves various responsibilities and functions, including but not limited to: Essential Functions ? Provide support with daily living activities at home and in the community, such as meal preparation, personal care, and maintaining a clean and healthy living environment. ? Provide services outlined in the Person-Centered Plan each person we support, ensuring goals are developed, implemented and progress benchmarks are being met. ? Administer medication as a trained Certified Medication Technician through the Maryland Board of Nursing and under the direction of an agency Delegating Nurse. ? Monitor and report any concerns regarding an individual?s living conditions; ensure Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and OHCQ regulations are met for all home environments. ? Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Apply Job!