Direct Support Professional
How to apply?
- Stop by the Harford Center at 4 North Earlton Road in Havre de Grace, MD
- Fax your resume to 410-939-4426, Attn: HR
- Call us directly at 410-939-1420
- Email your resume to careers@harfordcenter.org
Job Title:
Direct Support Professional
CMT Certification is strongly desired
Time :
Full Time
The Harford Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services and supports to adults with disabilities.
We have provided programming to adults with disabilities since 1961. Since our inception, we have focused on providing the best care while respecting each person’s individuality, choice and needs. The Harford Center is unique in that it provides services to an array of individuals from those needing high-end medical care to those who are actively seeking employment. All individuals receive support in exploring their interests so that they can live independent, satisfying lives. The staff at the Harford Center act as advocates, supports, and mentors to guide individuals to be their own advocates and seek the lives that they desire.
The Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for:
- Coordinate and schedule an individual’s day based on their interests and goals.
- Help individuals achieve desired outcomes from community and pre-vocational activities.
- Act as an advocate for all individuals supported.
- Actively participate in all individual planning meetings for individuals supported.
- Create appropriate objectives and outcomes for each individual supported.
- Develop, implement, and document progress to help individuals reach their goals.
- Work with individuals to find and help them use community based resources to achieve their personal outcomes.
- Ensure individuals personal needs are met with dignity and respect.
- Promote health and safety for all individuals served in all settings and activities.
- Maintain daily case notes that are detailed and accurate.
- Safely transport individuals to and from facility in center vehicles.
- Obey all traffic rules and regulations.
- Follow time schedules in a safe manner.
- Maintain mileage sheets on a daily basis.
- Assist loading and unloading of individuals.
Education & Experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Possess a positive attitude with a professional presentation and the ability to work in a team environment.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must pass a drug screen.
- Must have a current drivers license with less than 2 points on your driving record.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft products.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to maneuver a wheelchair and use wheelchair restraints when appropriate.
- Ability to drive a 15 passenger van (must be at least 21 years old).
- Drug screen and background checks required prior to hire.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and have a clean driving record (2 points or less). No DUIs or DWIs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 to $20.75 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person