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Baltimore, Maryland

Category: Allied

Contract - Full Time

Job ID: 944293

Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Contract Duration: 6 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $20 / Hour

Posted Date: 5/1/2025

Baltimore, Maryland

Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Category: Allied

Contract Duration: 6 Weeks

Contract - Full Time

Est. Pay: $20 / Hour

Job ID: 944293

Posted Date: 5/1/2025

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Position: Direct Support Professional

 

Organization Type: DDA

Location: Baltimore, MD

Setting: Day Program

 

Position Type: Contract

Contract Length: ongoing

Opportunity to transition internally if desired

 

Pay: $18

 

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8/8:30a-2:30-3p,30-35 hours/week

 

About the Organization:

This organization is dedicated to understanding and combatting the challenges faced by people with disabilities and their families. For almost a century, The organization has been a pillar of the Baltimore community and continues to be a leader in advocating for the rights and improving the lives of people with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Mission is to help individuals gain independence and increase their self-sufficiency in order to improve their overall quality of life through our diverse array of programs and services.

 

Summary:

 – Responsible for implementing the assigned participant’s Person Centered Plan (PCP) working with the participant and their family to improve socialization, self-help, communication and pre-vocational skills. The Direct Support Professional – 1:1 will work with an assigned participant at the organization and in the community

 

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

Communicate with participant, families, professional staff and community members in a person-centered manner Develop a positive working relationship with assigned participant and family/caregiver Provide community-based developmental vocational habilitation services consistent with participant’s PCP Develop good working knowledge of participant’s Behavior Plan, utilizing strategies and techniques within the plan to assist participant with decreasing target behaviors/increasing communication skills Implement skill acquisition in areas of , daily living skills, socialization, leisure, basic academics, motor skills, communication, and self-advocacy Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and updating of assigned participant’s PCP Assist assigned participant with toileting and personal hygiene as needed Maintain complete and accurate participant daily data entry in ICare, tracking behavior data, and in other required documentation

 

Other Duties andResponsibilities:

Provide transportation for assigned participant, which will include personal vehicle or company vehicles. Provide mobility monitoring and/or training, as needed. Assist in the completion of all quality assurance protocols including service satisfaction surveys, program efficiency and outcome measurements. Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Day Habilitation Demonstrate the 5 Core Values (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect)

 

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum age of 18. Access to reliable automobile with valid insurance, and a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points. Must possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Next Steps:

For more details on this position, press “apply” and submit your resume. We’ll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.  About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.   Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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