Opportunity Builders

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Millerville, MD - Part Time to Full Time

Thank you for considering Opportunity Builders, Inc. (OBI) for a positive career change! OBI is looking for enthusiastic and caring people to join our team in supporting youth and adults with disabilities while they learn, work, and pursue their paths to personal success.​ As one of the oldest and premier disability service providers in Anne Arundel County, OBI supports people with a person-centered approach and by building relationships within the community. Our employees enjoy an amazing total rewards program, including, a generous paid leave package, employee referral bonuses, mileage reimbursement, cell phone stipend, monetary employment anniversary incentives, and 100% company paid individual health benefits for full time-employees.
 

Position Summary
Opportunity Builders, Inc (OBI) Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing direct care/support and advocacy for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. This position ensures the participants assigned to them receive the highest quality of care and support through the person-centered planning (PCP) process. This includes assisting in proactive steps to work towards achieving goals outlined within the person-centered plan (PCP) - including medical if applicable. This position may require providing direct care/support within the agency’s facility, a participant’s home, or within the community.  This position is expected to assist participants with Activities of Daily Living skills (ADLs) and provide transportation as needed. Due to this position being a entry level position the starting salary is set at $18.50 - $19.00 

Essential Duties                                                                       

  • To provide assistance with ADLs to adults (participants) diagnosed with developmental disabilities as needed.  This could include but is not limited to assistance with eating/drinking, toileting, medication administration, dressing, writing, verbal communications, sharing of information between participant and other individuals, etc.     
  • To identify and offer activities that are meaningful to the individual being supported, being sure to seek participant and caregiver input to help guide services.
  • To act in a manner that is dignified, respectful, and honors the participant’s rights, preferences and needs as determined within the person-centered plan (PCP).
  • Provide activities in-person while following all health and safety guidelines, and provide virtual activities using secure, OBI-approved platforms (i.e., zoom, facetime, etc.)
  • Provide accurate and quality documentation of all services provided, in accordance with OBI, state, and federal regulations by entering service data into ICM   each  day that services are provided.
  • Work directly with participants in helping achieve individual goals and objectives. 
  • Participate in the development of the participant’s person-centered plan (PCP). 
  • Work with supervisors and case coordinators to communicate the preferences of the participants to ensure this is reflected within the person-centered plan (PCP). 
  • Participate in ongoing in-service training and maintain all DDA and OBI required trainings.
  • Participate in specialized training for any assigned participant, which includes reviewing and signing off on the person-centered plan (PCP) and behavior plan (BP) when applicable.
  • Safely transporting individuals in your own personal vehicle and/or an agency vehicle to provide community and/or employment transportation to the participants.  
Non-Essential Duties
  • Attend external meetings, conferences and trainings as needed/requested by supervisor.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Director.
  • Daily adherence to OBI’s core values:
    • Communication & Collaboration
    • Integrity
    • Creativity
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Compassion & Respect
Qualifications
  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. 
  • Valid Driver’s license, no more than 3 points on driving record and 3+ years driving experience. 
  • Ability to perform and meet job and physical requirements listed below.
  • Smart phone with internet capability and basic knowledge of internet, apps, email and GPS.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working with people with intellectual and physical disabilities (may include personal experience from having a family member or member(s) with a disability)
  • Able to perform with autonomy, as well as in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. 
Physical Requirements
The basic physical requirements described here are representative of those that are required daily as a Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Lifting/transferring approximately 50 to 100 pounds (usually with assistance).
  • Pushing/pulling (i.e. wheelchair) 100 pounds.
  • Frequent standing; walking; sitting; squatting; bending; reaching; fine motor skills.
Opportunity Builders, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.


 

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