Direct Support Professional (DSP)
$18.20/h
a day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join their team in Joppa, MD. The role involves providing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist individuals with daily activities such as household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness. You will represent the needs and interests of the individuals served and contribute to program planning and implementation.
About You
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
- Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
- Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
Aspire Living & Learning
At Aspire Living & Learning, amazing things happen every day. Relationships are formed. Lives are transformed. Through connection and self-discovery, neurodiverse children and adults are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving. Aspire is a private, non-profit human service and educational organization, serving individuals in five states. We provide treatment and services for neurodiverse children and adults, empowering them to live more fully and more independently in their communities.
Joppa, MD