Direct Support Professional – Department of Citizen Services / Aging & Disabilities

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

PART TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov

Job Description

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide person-centered support to older adults with intellectual disabilities to find meaningful ways to make connections within the local community. Your day to day will include providing assistance to participants with planning and participating in daily activities of their choosing while monitoring and documenting the participants’ progress.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Up to one year of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certification (or must obtain within 3 months of employment)
• Maryland Medication Technician Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card (or must obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Successfully complete all employer-provided, state mandated training within 3 months of employment

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: $15.94
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
• Generous paid time off • 13 Paid Holidays • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance. • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year *Part-time employees are eligible for employee only coverage

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are typically Monday/Thursday from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.  TUESDAY Hours are typically Monday/Thursday from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.  WEDNESDAY Hours are typically Monday/Thursday from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.  THURSDAY Hours are typically Monday/Thursday from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.  FRIDAY Hours are typically Monday/Thursday from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 09/29/2024