Direct Support Professional, Part-Time, Humanim, Columbia, MD
Humanim -
Columbia, MD,
US
Direct Support Professional, Part-Time
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
Description
Take a look at a day in the life of a DSP:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities to learn, grow and become more independent. Theposition supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have a quality of life and promotes health, safety, and well-being. Serving as an advocate in communicating individuals' needs and goals the main duties include helping individuals complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting them to appointments or other social outings, and helping individuals to implement the safety precautions learned in their respective environments. The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have a quality of life. To promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for individuals in communicating their needs and goals.
Humanim offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
About Humanim:
Humanim is a non-profit organization dedicated to building pathways to employment, personal autonomy, and economic opportunity for those who need it most. Our culture may be fast-paced and entrepreneurial, but our environment is friendly and inspiring. As a previous winner of "Best Places to Work" Humanim offers a comprehensive benefit package, including flexible hours and locations, a casual working environment, lots of opportunity to make an impact and grow professionally.
The Position:
We're looking for direct support staff to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of locations, hours and settings.
Why Should You Apply?
If you want a job that's more than a job, but a career that's designed to improve the lives of those around you, look no further!
Interested?
Apply Online! Or visit our website for more details! When applying, be sure to include your work preferences.
Requirements
Ideal candidates will have:
Take a look at a day in the life of a DSP:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities to learn, grow and become more independent. Theposition supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have a quality of life and promotes health, safety, and well-being. Serving as an advocate in communicating individuals' needs and goals the main duties include helping individuals complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting them to appointments or other social outings, and helping individuals to implement the safety precautions learned in their respective environments. The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have a quality of life. To promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for individuals in communicating their needs and goals.
Humanim offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
- Paid time off
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Education/Tuition reimbursement
- Employer Paid STD
- Employee Assistance Program and more...
About Humanim:
Humanim is a non-profit organization dedicated to building pathways to employment, personal autonomy, and economic opportunity for those who need it most. Our culture may be fast-paced and entrepreneurial, but our environment is friendly and inspiring. As a previous winner of "Best Places to Work" Humanim offers a comprehensive benefit package, including flexible hours and locations, a casual working environment, lots of opportunity to make an impact and grow professionally.
The Position:
We're looking for direct support staff to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of locations, hours and settings.
Why Should You Apply?
If you want a job that's more than a job, but a career that's designed to improve the lives of those around you, look no further!
- Gain experience in the human services field
- Turn your passion into a profession
- Make a positive impact in your community
Interested?
Apply Online! Or visit our website for more details! When applying, be sure to include your work preferences.
Requirements
- Desire and drive to make an impact
- Must be 18 or older
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver's license (with fewer than 5 points) and access to a personal vehicle
- At-least 2 years of driving experience
- Background Check and Drug Screening required.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Foundational beliefs of Person-Centered Practices and Community Inclusion
- Passion to make a difference
- Excitement and creativity in coming up with program activities