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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Penn-MarParkton, Maryland, United StatesOnsite

*PAID TRAININGS*


*TUITION REIMBURSEMENT*


*PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES*


As a Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA), you will work in a residential group home setting for adults with developmental disabilities. A Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for personal care, medication administration, behavioral support and transportation of 3-4 individuals living in a group home setting depending on the needs of the location.

Full-Time workThis job is inclusive of, but not excluded to the following duties:

  • Personal Care as needed (to include assistance with toileting, feeding, transfers, etc.).
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, traverse, kneel, bend from the waist, etc., as needed.
  • Applicant must be able to communicate verbally, visually and audibly.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum High School Diploma/ G.E.D
  • Acceptable criminal background
  • Valid Driver's License with 2 yrs. experience, and less than 3 moving violations (NO Major Violations, D.U.I's, Suspensions) in the previous 36 months

Benefits( For Full Time Employees)


  • Medical, dental, & vision plans
  • Paid vacation - Earned at .0615 per hour worked for eligible employees (equates to about 16 days per year for full-time employees)
  • Holiday pay, with 11 holidays observed
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 403B Retirement

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Compensation*:


  • Starting hourly rate is determined by position hourly rate band. Our budgeted hourly bands are as follows*:
  • DSP Band 1 - $19.00 per hour
  • DSP Band 2- $19.50 per hour
  • DSP Band 3- $20.00 per hour
  • This position is a Band 2 position.

*The above hourly bands are a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role offered, the work location, and business considerations.


Locations: Freeland, Parkton, Sparks, Hunt Valley, Baltimore CountyFor more information on Penn-Mar and our divisions, please visit: Join Our Team - Penn-Mar

Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.


Life at Penn-Mar

Penn-Mar Human Services is a nonprofit organization that supports people with disabilities in northern Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. Our mission is to transform life into living for people with disabilities or human service needs, their families, our team members, and volunteers. \n\nPenn-Mar was founded in the early 1980s by a small group of family members concerned about the future of their sons and daughters with developmental disabilities.\n\nToday, Penn-Mar serves more than 400 individuals with developmental disabilities with a range of residential, respite, educational, day learning center, community-based, and customized employment programs.\n\nPenn-Mar Human Services is reviewed and licensed annually in Maryland and Pennsylvania. We exceed the standards for quality set by both state governments.\n\nPenn-Mar exists to encourage individuals to reach their full potential and to live their dreams.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Paid vacation days and holiday pay2. Employee referral bonus program3. Extensive paid training, career advancement opportunities (Career Ladders program)4. Supportive leadership team5. Committed to diversity and inclusion6. Inclusive work environment for individuals with developmental disabilities7. Career growth and advancement opportunities8. Competitive compensation package9. People-centered approach10. Advocacy for budget establishment
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