Direct Support Professional-PS (Potomac)

The Arc Montgomery County's Inclusive Living Services—Personal Supports has a vacancy for a Part Time Direct Support Professional 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency, or at least 18 years of age with one year of experience. 
• Valid US driver's license.
• Must pass a 6th grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses.
• Effective verbal & written communication and computer skills
• Ability to read and write fluently in English and have good understanding of the English language
• 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 of standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing

Pay Rate: $20.00-$21.01 per hour depending on education and experience.

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled