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Chesterwye Center Inc Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Grasonville, Maryland
Company Overview:
The mission of Chesterwye Center is toenhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities toward personal independence and choice.
Chesterwye Center is currently accepting resumes for Full-Time and Part Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
Schedule:Full and Part-Time available
- Weekend - Saturday and Sunday (9:00 am to 9:00 pm)
- Awake Overnight - (Thursday and Friday night - 11:00 pm to 9:00 am and Saturday night - 9:00 pm - 9:00 am)
- Evening (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm), Monday through Friday
- Day Program (8:30 am to 3:00 pm), Monday through Friday
- PRN ALL Shifts
Great benefits including Paid Training and New Employee Referral Incentive.
$18.50 or $19.50/HOUR
Position Overview:
- The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a critical role in ensuring the people we support participate in a safe, healthy, clean, supportive, respectful and meaningful environment.
- The DSP is responsible for assuring the toileting, hygiene, eating and nursing care plan, behavior plan and a person-centered plan is implemented as identified.
- The DSP responsibilities also include: assuring timely documentation and communication with other residential/day program occurs at the change of shift.
DSP Responsibilities:
- Assure applicable supports are provided for each person Chesterwye supports;
- Participate in person-centered planning activities;
- Assist each individual in meeting the outcomes identified in the approved planning documents;
- Encourage and assist with individual choice and exploration of means to improve long-term health status;
- Introduce and enhance community resources and membership;
- As appropriate, use assistive technology to assist the person in gaining greater knowledge and skills as a means to enhance communication, personal independence, work productivity, etc;
- Provide personal care (including toileting and showering) as appropriate, for ALL people supported, not only the people to whom assigned' for the shift;
- Work respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member in a professional manner with other day and residential staff, families, community members;
- Assure electronic documentation, and verbal shift reports, are completed accurately and timely before the end of each shift;
- Identify, verbally report, complete and submit written information on any and ALL instances of potential abuse, neglect, mistreatment and/or rights allegation or concerns;
- Maintain confidentiality of people and programs at Chesterwye;
- Assure compliance with all Chesterwye policies and procedures and licensing regulations;
DSP Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid drivers license with one years experience with less than two (2) points.
Other skills preferred:
- A minimum of one years experience providing supports to people with developmental disabilities with dignity and respect in community settings, preferred.
- Experience working in a day setting for people with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
- Experience and knowledge in a wide array of community activities and connections.
- Must take and maintain Driver Safety certification to be able to drive a company vehicle.
- Must successfully pass all pre-employment screenings.
- Must successfully complete all DDA and agency required trainings within 90 days of employment, and maintain timely applicable certification.
- Must successfully complete MTTP training to be med-certified with 90 days of employment and be approved as a CMT by the delegating nurse.
- Must successfully complete refresher trainings within the identified timeframes.
Benefits:
- $18.50 or $19.50/hour
- Paid Training (First Aid/CPR, Ce tified Medication Technician, etc.)
- New Employee Referral Incentive
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Time
- AFLAC
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person