Are you creative, energetic, and dependable?

Would you like to provide support for adults and children with disabilities to participate in community activities?

The Arc of Frederick County is seeking people who are interested in a part-time job opportunity as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), who help people where they live or work or while participating in activities in our community.  Great pay, flexible hours, Frederick County and Allegany County locations.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Strong belief in provision of self-determination for people who have developmental disabilities.
3. A valid driver’s license and a reliable automobile to support people served with accessing their community, building natural supports, independent living, employment, and training opportunities.
4. All staff are required to have an active email address or phone/voicemail or text messenger system that they check daily and respond to scheduling and other requests made to them by members of their team within one business day.
5. Age 18 years or older and has a high school diploma or equivalent.
6. DSPs are required to limit personal technological distractions (i.e. phone calls, social media, texts, etc.) or any other personal activities that removes direct attention from the person/people they are working with.

Duties:

1. Assist individuals in implementing services specified in their Individual Person Centered Plan and to achieve their goals.
2. Provide instruction to support individuals to be successful with household management, scheduling, banking, education, and with other opportunities.
3. Provide support to assist individuals with participation in work, community based training and enrichment activities, and with career advancement opportunities.
4. Serve as a contact/liaison between individuals, natural supports, and community members to help the person served successfully problem solve and live more independently in their community.
5. Develop back-up plans incorporating an individual’s natural supports.
6. Provide personal care assistance as needed.
7. Form cooperative relationships with individuals with disabilities, businesses, and the general public.
8. Write individual progress notes to document person’s activities and progress and provide other documentation as needed.
9. Support self-advocacy and other endeavors that promote the inclusion of people in their communities.
10. For staff administrating medications – verify individual receiving medication and record name of medication, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
11. Other duties as assigned.
12. Maintain Compliance with agency training.

Supervisor: Co-supervised by Support Coordinator and Individual Served.

To apply for a DSP position, submit your application through our online form on the previous page.

At this time, we are looking for people to fill specific openings/hours within Frederick County.  Below are descriptions of the DSP positions we have open.  Please apply if you are available for one or more of these positions.

Position A: Tuesdays from 8:00am-2:00pm. Man in Frederick uses a wheelchair and needs assistance with getting up in the morning, showering, getting dressed, and doing various activities in his community. He enjoys going to bingo, going out for lunch, going for walks. He does need full assistance with dressing and bathing, and with preparing his meals. Cannot transfer into SUVs.

Position B: Monday and Wednesday. Woman in Frederick is looking for support studying for her GED, help with money skills and budgeting, and participating in art classes in the community. **Cat present in home.  Please do not apply to this position if you are uncomfortable with the animal being in your presence.

Position C: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00am-5:00pm. Woman in Urbana is looking for support with attending community events, finding a volunteer job, and doing meal prep and exercises at home. She uses a wheelchair and needs some support when using the bathroom.

Position D: Fridays from 9:00/10:00am-3:00pm. Man in Myersville is looking for support with going fishing, hiking, and finding interesting volunteer opportunities. He also enjoys playing video games, reading comic books, and hanging out with his cats. **Cats present in home.  Please do not apply to this position if you are uncomfortable with the animals being in your presence.

Position E: Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Man in Damascus is looking for support to do a variety of things in his community. He enjoys going for walks at the park, playing basketball, going out to lunch, visiting libraries, and hanging out with friends. **Dog present in home.  Please do not apply to this position if you are uncomfortable with the animal being in your presence.

Position F: Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:00am-9:00am, Saturdays from 8:00am-3:00pm. Woman in Frederick is looking for someone to support her with activities of her choosing, personal care, and eating.

Position G: Tuesdays from 8:00am-4:30pm. Woman in Frederick is looking for support in her home for meal prep, personal care, and getting dressed.

Position H: Thursday afternoons from 3:00pm-5:30/6:00pm. Woman would need picked up from her day program in Frederick, engage in activities of her choosing, and taken home in Walkersville. She needs minimal help with personal care.

Position I: Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 10:00am-3:00pm. Woman in Frederick is looking for support at home and in her community to run errands, engage in activities of her choosing, and exercise. She needs minimal help with personal care.

Position J: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00am-3:00pm.  Man in Frederick is looking for supports out in the community to be active, look for volunteer opportunities, and go out to eat.

Position K: Saturdays and Sundays during the day. Man looking for help at his home in Clarksburg. He uses a wheelchair, likes to play ball, draw, and be active. He needs support with using the bathroom.

Position L: Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00pm-8:30pm. Man in Walkersville would like support to build household management skills, do laundry, do light meal prep, and to access the Frederick community and Montgomery County area. He likes sports/sporting events, going out to eat, and getting coffee.

Position M: Weekdays from 6:00am-9:00am.  Man in Frederick is looking for someone to assist him with his personal care needs to help him prepare for his day, including getting out of bed, using the restroom, shaving, taking a shower, getting dressed, and having his breakfast. He needs full support with all activities.

Position N: Tuesdays from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Man in Frederick is looking for support to participate in community activities and classes on Tuesday evenings.

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