Community Development Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Full‑time position Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm). Salary $19.20 per hour.

• Provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in community events, employment, educational classes, or other activities of personal interest.
• Ensure the health, safety, and medical needs of the individuals are met at all times.
• Support individuals in achieving independence, choice, and self‑determination.

• Paid training and support.
• All DDA mandated trainings.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning one month after 60 days of hire.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and birthday leave.
• Basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Supplemental Hartford & Aflac benefits.
• Optional 403B savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.

• A valid Maryland driver’s license with no more than two points.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to use technology to document in an electronic database.
• Self‑motivated, creative, and innovative in providing supports that promote independence, choice, and self‑determination.
• Team player who can respond to changes and/or crisis calmly and productively.
• Respectful approach that meets the various needs of persons served.