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

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL 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://jobcenter.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.

Essential Duties

Support Senior Inclusion Program participants in finding activities of their choice in an integrated setting, such as Senior Centers and within the local community.
Provide support to older adults with intellectual disabilities while adhering to protocols identified in all related support plans.
Provide personal assistance when necessary, including assisting with personal hygiene, lifting, and transferring as identified in the Nursing Care Plans.
Assist in planning and delivering activities for older adults with intellectual disabilities. Document participants’ progress and attendance.
Transport participants using County vehicles to various locations within the community. Secure participants safely in a vehicle, as needed.
Position participants on a Hoyer lift, as needed.
Communicate with verbally and intellectually challenged participants.
Attend planning meetings, in-service training, conferences and workshops.
Follow all established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
How You Will Succeed

Your Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Introductory)
Group Activities (Introductory)
Your Strengths

Service Excellence
Decision Making
Collaborating with Others
Digital Literacy
Continuous Learning
Emotional Intelligence
Fostering Communication
Planning and Organizing
Safety Focus

Work includes occasionally assisting older intellectually and physically disabled adults with ambulation or standing from a sitting position.
Work includes daily physical activity: standing/walking for long hours, lifting, and related activities, may occasionally lift over 50 lbs.
Occasional exposure to potentially adverse environmental conditions.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

Job Requirements

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

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.
Licenses

Valid driver’s license
Certifications

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
Additional Information

Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
Must wear appropriate PPE as required.
Working Conditions

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

Wages per hour: $16.50 – $26.39
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

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://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 09/30/2026