What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Total Care Services, Inc.?
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Job Overview
Total Care Services, Inc. is hiring compassionate Direct Care Workers (DCWs) to support children enrolled in Maryland’s Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (HCBSW) for Autism Spectrum Disorder. DCWs provide person-centered support in the home and community to help children build skills, increase independence, and participate meaningfully in daily life.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support based on each child’s Plan of Care.
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): hygiene, meals, dressing, toileting, laundry.
- Support mobility and safe transfers.
- Assist with shopping and accompany to appointments.
- Implement skill-building activities (communication, socialization, self-care, community integration).
- Support participation in community activities.
- Complete daily documentation in required systems (Contact Logs, MarylandLTSS, EVV).
- Report incidents and follow emergency procedures.
- Communicate professionally with families, caregivers, and supervisors.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all COMAR, Medicaid, and HIPAA requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must be vaccinated for COVID and have a current TB Test or Chest X-Ray.
- 100 hours of paid/volunteer experience supporting individuals with Autism or developmental disabilities (including family caregiving).
- Strong communication, patience, reliability, and cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., work in varied home/community settings, and maintain flexible hours.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Successful background checks, drug screening, and required health clearances (e.g., TB, COVID-19 documentation).
- Must complete COMAR 10.09.56 trainings and ongoing requirements.
Total Care Services, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination. Total Care Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $21