What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Entry (DSPE) position at The Arc Montgomery County?
The Arc Montgomery County's Inclusive Living Services—Personal Supports has a vacancy for a Part Time Direct Support Professional (Entry) who will be responsible for providing support, guidance, and supervision to the people being supported who are living in their own homes/apartments. Typical support is provided to the people we support based on their service funding plan and individual plan.
Depending on each individual’s needs, maximizing life skills while promoting community inclusion may require different levels of support. Customized personal support makes it possible for adults with disabilities to live independently or to remain in their family home.
The intensity of services provided range from drop-in support of a few hours to hands-on supervision for several hours each week.
QUALIFICATIONS (REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE PERSON
SUPPORTED)
• High school diploma or GED equivalency or certificate of attendance; or at least age 18 and one year ofexperience.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people supported, coworkers, stakeholders, etc., and have a good
understanding of spoken English.
• Ability to assist people with activities of daily living, including personal care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or walking, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling
and pushing.
EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled
Salary : $18 - $19