Community Support Specialist-Day Services ( CDS Overhire

Community Support Specialist-Day Services ( CDS Overhire)

Richcroft Inc., 53 Loveton Circle, Sparks, Maryland, United States of America

Harford County, MD, USA

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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- Community Development Services (CDS), Direct Support Professional (DSP)

CDS Over hire

Rate of Pay $22/hr

We are seeking a Part
- Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) within our Day Services Department, will provide Community Development Services (CDS) and/or Day Habilitation Services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the community. Under the supervision of the Director of Day Services, a person in this position is responsible for the implementation and supervision of daily community engagement and integration relating to the person’s interests and needs within the community.

The programs engaged in include, but are not limited to, social programs, fitness programs, arts, sports, festivals, volunteer opportunities, and more. These experiences will support building positive community connections, socialization, life-long learning, healthy recreation and leisure choices, and personal development.
This is a community-based position that will require staff to report to the home of the person supported, transport them throughout the day to community programs, and return them to home at the end of the program day.

This position is:

Mondays & Tuesdays 830am-430pm.

• Will provide coverage to groups in Baltimore and Harford Counties as the main staff when the primary staff are unable to work.
• When coverage is not needed, a person in this position will serve as a second staff in an assigned group in Baltimore or Harford Counties.
• Assists and supervises 2-5 individuals daily within community-based activities to be successful, integrated, and engaged in their communities.
• Ensures record keeping of activities, notes, goals, and other reports are submitted timely and accurately as required.
• Ensures compliance with COMAR, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), and Richcroft regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with Supervisor regarding program enhancement opportunities and any concerns regarding operations.
• Models appropriate behavior as well as monitors and redirects individuals’ behavior including, de-escalating anger and frustration, assisting in conflict resolution, and keeping the individual focused on activities or volunteer duties.
• Maintains regular communication with the department, through written progress notes, meetings, and other agency communication streams.
• Follows instructions and abides by Agency policies and procedures.
• Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.

• Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development skills.
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use technology for specified job duties (Email, Text Messaging, Timekeeping, etc).
• Familiarity with iCare Manager (iCM), a plus.
• In-depth working knowledge with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.), and other technology.

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Some college coursework in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Human Services, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Background in Recreation and Leisure skill development preferred.
• Must be at least 20 years of age or older.
• Possess a full valid driver’s license (not a Provisional DL).
• Have at least 2 years driving experience; must have a clean driving record (no more…