Vocational Support Professional

Vocational Support Professional

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Full Time, Hourly, Biweekly. Prem Charles County, Waldorf, MD, US.

6 days ago – Requisition

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Title: Vocational Support Professional

Location: Charles County

Salary: $18.50 per hour

The Arc Southern Maryland is currently hiring full‑time Vocational Support Professionals. A VSP provides onsite instruction, support and encouragement to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The VSP works as a member of a team with objectives such as person‑centered planning, crisis management, and ensuring all duties required by the employment site are met.

• Assist individuals to meet employment goals by teaching skills, providing supports, and building on strengths.
• Support development of friendships and relationships in employment, volunteer and recreational settings.
• Provide on‑site skill instruction and overall job training while encouraging natural support systems.
• Maintain frequent positive contact with employers, family members, and other important people.
• Provide information on behalf of the person receiving supports to community, business and civic organizations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as MOSHA, DDA, health and fire.
• Develop task analyses as necessary.
• Assist sites in developing adaptive methods as needed.
• Guarantee that activities comply with agency, federal and state guidelines.
• Provide or assist with personal care as necessary.

• Assist with and/or dispense medication (as certified), or other prescribed medical treatments.

• Assist in developing relationships with prospective employers.
• Help identify needs for community supports and initiate connections.

• Assist individuals to plan, make informed choices, follow through on responsibilities and speak on their own behalf.

• Use effective, sensitive communication skills to build rapport and adapt to different styles.
• Learn and use appropriate terminology, providing explanation to ensure understanding.

• Maintain collaborative professional relationships with individuals and all support team members.
• Assist or facilitate the implementation of an individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes derived from preferences, needs, and interests.

• Facilitate, assist, or represent individuals when barriers arise.
• Interact with and educate employers and community members when relevant to individuals’ needs.

• Identify and evaluate crisis situations, defuse them, and contact necessary supports.
• Monitor crises, discuss incidents with authorized staff and individuals, adjust supports and environment, and comply with reporting regulations.
• Implement behavior plans as needed.

• Maintain accurate records and submit them to appropriate sources in a timely fashion.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

• Comply with all agency guidelines, procedures, and practices.
• Incorporate sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues in daily practices.

• Attend, complete, and pass all required training, initially and ongoing.

• Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned.
• Demonstrate appropriate role model behavior at all times.
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
• Contribute to program evaluations by responding to surveys, interviews, or discussion groups.
• Accept and employ the agency’s core values.

• Graduation from accredited high school or GED.
• 2 years of competitive employment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of formal and informal supports available in the community.

• Proficiency in computer‑based software such as Excel, Word and Access.
• Understanding of and…