Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Instructional Counselor, Community Support Services, Gaithersburg, MD
Community Support Services -
Gaithersburg, MD,
US
Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Instructional Counselor
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
Description
Community Support Services, Inc. is seeking in person Instructional Associates for individuals (students) in a school setting, to support in person learning and social and emotional engagement. Support and services are provided at Marcia D. Smith School located in Gaithersburg, MD.
Responsibilities include:
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee must be able to effectively use non-adverse physical intervention strategies with individuals with autism of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in MANDT training.
***$20.06 is the rate after all training and compliance has been completed. The starting rate is $19.28 for this position until training is complete.
Community Support Services, Inc. is seeking in person Instructional Associates for individuals (students) in a school setting, to support in person learning and social and emotional engagement. Support and services are provided at Marcia D. Smith School located in Gaithersburg, MD.
Responsibilities include:
- Implementing the Individual Behavior Plan as designed by the psychologist.
- Supporting the individual in activities including daily living skills, recreation services, instructional programming and other activities.
- Weekly Case Management duties that include completing assessments, collecting data on targeted goals and objectives for the individual and compiling monthly reviews of the program for the individual.
- Follow all CDC and agency guidelines related to Covid19, including the use of PPE while working directly with individuals.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required. BA or AA degree is preferred or college coursework in Human Services, (Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, Nursing).
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to use computer and office software products
- Good verbal and written communication skills (recording data, reporting incidents, communicating to other team members and supervisors regarding activities and outcomes)
Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion and demonstration of techniques taught in the MANDT, CPR & First Aid training's, other training's as required by CSS which are provided in orientation.
- Successfully complete annual re-certification of the MANDT.
- Recommended to have a valid driver's license and a driving record free of any moving violations for the past two (2) years.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee must be able to effectively use non-adverse physical intervention strategies with individuals with autism of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in MANDT training.
***$20.06 is the rate after all training and compliance has been completed. The starting rate is $19.28 for this position until training is complete.