Direct Support Professional

Business: The Arc of Howard County

Location: Ellicott City

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Non-profit

Business Address:
11735 Homewood Road
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042

Phone: (240) 835-0008

Contact Name: Nija Parker-Jackson
Title: Recruiter
Email: nijaparker@archoward.org
Website: https://archoward.org/

Job Description

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized professional and compassionate support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP is familiar with the agency mission, agency standards of support and participates in the betterment of the organization. These principles are accomplished by always being respectful, trustworthy, and utilizing excellent communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Assist persons supported to make informed choices, develop strategies, take risks, follow through on responsibilities, and achieve their goals
Implement the person-centered plan to achieve specific outcomes derived from the person’s preferences, needs, and interests
Maintain collaborative professional relationships with the participant and all support team members (including family/friends) and follow ethical standards of practice (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent, etc.).
Help persons supported manage the physical, personal, financial, and household tasks that are necessary on a day-to-day basis to pursue an independent community-based lifestyle.
Encourage persons supported to advocate for themselves and assist them to overcome challenges so that they can achieve a full community life.
Identify risk and behaviors that can lead to a crisis, and use effective strategies to prevent or intervene in the crisis in collaboration with others.
Maintain accurate records, collect and compile data, and submit records to appropriate sources in a timely fashion while maintaining standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
Observe, document, and implement appropriate actions to promote healthy living to prevent illness and accidents
Build trust and productive relationships with people they support, coworkers, and others through respectful and clear verbal and written communication.

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions and requirements for the successful performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add, change or reassign duties at any time.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge/Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Maryland Driver’s License with less than 3 points

Computer Literacy (Including Microsoft Word and the use of Google Mail, ICM and Paycom) Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to successfully complete all ODA, Arc of Howard County and MBON required trainings

Ability to lift 25-30 lbs.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Drug Test Required, Background Check

Wages per hour: 19.50
Number of openings: 5
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
Health, Vision, Dental, 403 B

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8am-4pm  TUESDAY 8am-4pm  WEDNESDAY 8am-4pm  THURSDAY 8am-4pm  FRIDAY 8am-4pm
Shift:

How to Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=216770&clientkey=E04C5104E0EB0FA80CA70BDEB1BEB0D0
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 04/12/2025