PT Weekend Direct Support Professional-Howard County/Durham

PT/ Weekend - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Howard County/Durham

Rate of Pay $23/hr

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

We are seeking a Part-Time Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities providing assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.

This position is:

Saturday 8am- 10pm

Sunday 8am-11pm

(Working with Women)

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
• Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.
• Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships

• Complete required documentation (e.g., incident reports, progress notes, behavior data, fire drills etc.
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable 

• Other duties as assigned

Benefits include:

• 401 (K) Retirement Plan

• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sign-on Bonus

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have at least 2 years of driving experience
• Current driver’s license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed
• Some lifting and transferring may be required

Regular Base Rate is $22/hr. There is an additional $1/hr. shift differential for weekend shifts. ($22 +$1=$23/hr.)

$500.00 Sign-On Bonus 

Pay Out Structure: $250 – First Day; $250 – after three months

(You must remain in the designated position for the time intervals specified above to qualify for the bonus payout. Employee should be in good standing having completed required onboarding/ new hire training)