Starting Pay $17.00/hour plus $2.00 PER HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR WEEKEND SHIFTS!

Plus $500 HIRING BONUS PAID WITHIN 90 DAYS*

Become a DSP (Community Living Assistant) with The Arc Carroll County!

What you would do as a DSP in Community Living: Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life by working as part of a team in a small residential home setting. You would support residents with life skills and household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housework; as well as assist with personal care, administer medications, and provide transportation as needed.

When you would work: We are interviewing DSP candidates to cover a variety of shifts (full-time, part-time or PRN) throughout the week and weekends. Available shifts include:

• 3:30pm-9:00pm
• 3:00pm-11:00pm
• 4:00pm-10:00pm
• 5:00pm-10:00pm

Where you would work: A lovely residential home in Taneytown or Westminster.

DSP BENEFITS:

• No experience necessary! We will train you – paid for all trainings!
• 403(b) Retirement plan, with company matching program.
• Paid Sick Time for part-time and full-time positions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available to those who qualify.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• DSP certification program available with potential for bonuses of up to $1000 within your first year.

• Hiring/Sign-On Bonus: Employees hired as full-time or part-time are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus; PRN hires are eligible for a $150 sign-on bonus. Must meet eligibility requirements.

DSP QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults)
• The ability to successfully pass a drug screening
• The ability to complete CPR, First Aid, Certified Medication Technician, and other trainings mandated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and The Arc

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required: Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
• Ability to transfer individuals from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair. Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift. Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.

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