Direct Support Professional-Employment/Meaningful Day

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The Arc Montgomery County's Employment & Meaningful Day Services Division has a vacancy for a Direct Support Professional who will be responsible for supporting the people we support. The goal is to provide the necessary structure to assist the people we support to become regularly engaged and fully included in their communities. The Direct Support Professional will work independently and make effective decisions regarding all aspects of safe, productive, positive outcomes for each of the people we support. In addition, selected candidate must be able to provide mobilization support to a female member of the crew.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency or atleast 18 years of age with 1 year experience

• Valid US driver's license and ability to transport people we support.

• Effective verbal & written communication and computer skills.

• Ability to read and write fluently in English and have good understanding of the English language.

• Ability to assist people with activities of daily living, including personal care.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance.

• Ability to withstand prolonged of standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.

• Must pass a 6th grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses.

$17.25 - $18.12 per hour depending on education and experience

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled