What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Residential Counselor position at COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC?
Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS) is a non-profit organization based in Gaithersburg, MD. CSS is committed to providing inclusive and innovative community-based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their pursuit of individually chosen life goals to live, work, learn, interact with others, and recreate in their community.
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Openings- Residential
Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS) is immediately hiring full time Direct Support Professional, (DSP) positions supporting individuals with autism in their daily lives. We are looking for caring and compassionate people to support adults and children with autism, in upper Montgomery County. Positions provide support in a residential settings. If you are interested and enjoy learning how to support, teach and advocate for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, we have opportunities for you! CSS will provide specific on the job training for each support staff on how to include a person with autism in community and recreational activities. CSS offers unique schedules that work well for college students and individuals or parents who need to be home during the day to attend to other family obligations while working a full time job.
Come work with an organization that will provide you with:
- Paid on the job training
- Competitive wages
- Fringe benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid leave, medical, dental and vision benefits and a 403B retirement plan
We provide ongoing training opportunities to build your skills and increase your knowledge to prepare you for advancement on your career path. CSS believes in and supports advancement, we promote from within the organization when needs arise as we grow and expand.
If you meet this description then the individuals we support need you to join their teams!
Additionally, you can pick up hours to provide Overnight Onsite Supervision, (OOS) paid at an addition hourly rate.
Highlighted benefits include:
- Guaranteed 40 hours (plus overnights)
- Paid training