Personal Supports - Saturday 5pm -10pm (Oxon Hill) - Part-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongLevel/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Entry/div divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;WEACHIEVE - Silver Spring, MD/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Part Time/div divstrongEducation Level/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;High School/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$18.40 - $18.40 Hourly/div divstrongTravel Percentage/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Up to 25%/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Any/div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Nonprofit - Social Services/div /div h4Description/h4pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongOverview:/strongnbsp;We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide personal support for an individual with a mild intellectual disability and spastic quadriplegia. The individual is eager to engage in the community independently and is requesting assistance to facilitate participation in various activities as she prepares for future career plans./span/span/p pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongLocation/strong: Oxon Hill, MD/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongKey Responsibilities:/strong/span/span/p pbr / span style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongCommunity Access:/strong/span/span/p ul liAccompany on various community outings, helping to engage in activities of their choosing and foster their independence./li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Assist with transportation to and from community locations, ensuring that they can participate in events, social activities, and experiences./span/spanbr / nbsp;/li /ul pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongPhysical Assistance:/strong/span/span/p ul liProvide full physical assistance and transferring functions, utilizing a two-person lift or transfer when necessary./li /ul pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongSupportive Interaction:/strong/span/span/p ul liEncourage and motivate the individual in pursuits, particularly in future career plan, by engaging in productive conversations and discussions./li /ul pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongSafety and Well-Being:/strong/span/span/p ul liMonitor the individualrsquo;s safety and comfort during community outings./li /ul pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongCollaboration and Communication:/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Collaborate and provide regular updates with the individualrsquo;s care team to ensure that the support plan aligns with goals and preferences./span/span/li /ul pbr / span style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongPreferred Qualifications:/strongnbsp; /span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional, caregiver, or in a related field is preferred./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and mobility assistance techniques, particularly the use of manual and mechanical lifting methods./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with individuals with disabilities./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Strong communication skills, both verbal and written/span/span/li /ul pnbsp;/p p style="margin-left:96px"nbsp;/p ul /ul h4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongRequired Qualifications:/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"High School Diploma /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Valid Driverrsquo;s License /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of individuals supported./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Comfortable in an environment where individuals supported may not be able to perform essential life duties./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Ability to work professionally and discretely with confidential information./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"High level of personal and professional integrity./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in a verbal and written manner./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Demonstrates sensitivity to the service populationrsquo;s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Ability to use computer applications to fulfill job duties, including the use of individual documentation system, Microsoft Word, assigned payroll systems, LTSS (as assigned) and vehicle inspection reporting system/span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongPhysical Requirements: /strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Prolonged standing, leaning, walking, bending, and lifting periods./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Prolonged periods are sitting at a desk and working on a computer. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Ability to operate durable medical equipment. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Ability to push a wheelchair and occupant with combined weight up to 200 pounds, on occasion./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Ability to detect unsafe situations by sight or sound and react quickly to intervene. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"Must maintain reliable transportation to ensure the ability to travel to various sites and meetings in the community. /span/span/li /ul pnbsp;/p ul /ul