DSP – Community-Based Mon–Fri Driving

Join to apply for the DSP – Community-Based | $500 Hiring Bonus | Mon–Fri 8AM–4PM | Driving Required role at Rigel Associates, LLC

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Join to apply for the DSP – Community-Based | $500 Hiring Bonus | Mon–Fri 8AM–4PM | Driving Required role at Rigel Associates, LLC

This range is provided by Rigel Associates, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$16.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Full

Job Description

EBED Community Improvement Inc. is a non-profit company located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Our mission at EBED is to provide quality community and home-based services to participants with intellectual disabilities and their families throughout Maryland with integrity. We recognize our responsibility to maintain the highest standards of quality services and individual care through the employment, retention, and promotion of staff who demonstrate an attitude of service excellence and a commitment to all aspects of EBED’s mission.

We strive to provide an environment conducive to personal and professional growth for our employees with a setting for a “participant first" attitude toward the day-to-day conduct of our business.

Employment Status: Full-time

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Generous Benefits & Pay: Pay based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits including medical, dental & vision for team members and eligible dependents, defined benefit pension plan, and 403b plan. The organization also offers a generous paid time off (PTO) & holiday schedule.

Position Summary: The DSP/Medication Technician is a direct care level position at a group home. The DSP/Medication Technician may be a full-time or part-time employee of EBED that includes regularly scheduled weekday and weekend positions. Additionally, the DSP/Medication Technician is expected to attend staff meetings at least quarterly that may be scheduled outside of regular hours. On occasion, the DSP/Medication Technician may be asked to attend other meetings and or training outside of regularly scheduled hours.

(Every effort will be made to accommodate the scheduling needs of the counselor when planning these meetings). The DSP/Medication Technician reports directly to the Program Manager responsible for their assigned home/work location.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist individuals in developing skills in personal hygiene, household routines, money management, and the use of community service resources.
• Provide input into the development of the household schedule and implement the schedule as assigned, such that all individuals participate in tasks/activities with necessary adaptations made as appropriate.
• Provide House Supervisor with input on Individual Plan (IP) upon request and when collaborating with individuals indicates program changes would be beneficial.
• Implement, document, and maintain individual IP, Implement, and maintain documents on individual Behavior Change Programs.
• Care for individuals’ physical needs as their level of independence requires. Care for emotional needs through positive and supportive interactions.
• Document appropriate items and individual progress, medical records, and behaviors, in Therapy (an electronic documentation system) daily.
• Monitor completion of individual chores and assist individuals as the level of independence requires; follow through on housework schedule and meal preparation as assigned, and report maintenance issues by EBED policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the home environment and the activities provided are safe for individuals, staff, and visitors. Respond to emergencies as per EBED emergency policies and procedures.
• Participate in the design and development of the schedule of individual recreational, leisure, and social activities and implement scheduled activities, facilitating individual participation as assigned.
• Assist individual…