Direct Support Professional

Overview

DISCLOSURES

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ABOUT COMMUNITY WELLNESS PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program is a trusted behavioral health home and psychiatric rehabilitation provider, proudly serving Baltimore, Maryland, and nearby communities. Our mission is to empower individuals facing mental health challenges by offering tailored care and comprehensive support, helping them achieve fulfilling and balanced lives.

Through individualized service planning, case management, health home coordination, and peer support, the PRP helps clients navigate housing, employment, education, and health care access. Services are person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, with an emphasis on whole-person care and long-term wellness. The program serves both youth and adults, working in close collaboration with clinical providers, families, and community partners.

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POSITION TITLE:

Direct Support Professional 19

ALTERNATE TITLE(S):
Direct Care Worker, PRP Worker, School-Based PRP Specialist

COMPANY:
Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

DIVISION:
Operations

UNIT: N/A

LOCATION:

Pretty Boy Elementary School, Baltimore County, Maryland

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (Operations Manager
3)

ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
Delivering billable, Medicaid-compliant psychiatric rehabilitation services to youth in a school-based setting that promote emotional regulation, social skills development, independence, and achievement of treatment goals.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a structured, school-based Fee-for-Service position aligned with client authorizations and school schedules.

Assigned Caseload: 10 clients total

• 5 clients seen three (3) times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• 5 clients seen two (2) times per week on Tuesday and Thursday

Consistent availability is required to meet assigned service schedules and Medicaid requirements.

CLASSIFICATION:
Fee-for-Service (FFS), with the following classification options available:

• Fee-for-Service W-2
• Fee-for-Service 1099

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 to $25.00 per hour, and is commensurate with experience, expertise, verified credentials, and available company budget.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• W-2 Fee-for-Service Employees:
  Eligible for company-sponsored benefits in accordance with agency policy and plan availability.
• 1099 Fee-for-Service Employees:
  Not eligible for company-sponsored benefits and are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.

ANTICIPATED TRAVEL:
Minimal travel required. Services are primarily delivered on-site at Pretty Boy Elementary School in Baltimore County. No additional travel compensation is provided.

CLIENT SERVICE LOCATION EXPECTATION:

This position provides school-based PRP services exclusively at:

• Pretty Boy Elementary School
• Approved school-related community settings (as authorized)

Telehealth services may be provided only when explicitly approved by Medicaid and agency policy, if applicable. This is not a home-based or office-based role.

CASELOAD MAKEUP:
The DSP 19 will be assigned a fixed caseload of ten (10) youth clients enrolled in PRP services.

• 5 clients receive services 3x per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
• 5 clients receive services 2x per week (Tuesday/Thursday)

All services are delivered on-site within the school setting and must comply with Medicaid PRP regulations and individualized rehabilitation plans (IRPs).

SUMMARY OF

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Direct Support Professional 19 (DSP 19) provides school-based psychiatric rehabilitation services to youth with mental health needs. The DSP supports clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, social functioning, and school-related life skills to improve overall functioning and academic engagement. Services are delivered according to each client’s IRP and documented in Medicaid-compliant progress notes.

• Provide one-on-one PRP skill-building sessions in the school setting.
• Support development of emotional regulation, coping strategies, and social skills.
• Assist clients with school-related functional skills and age-appropriate ADLs.
• Reinforce recovery-oriented goals outlined in the IRP.
• Deliver billable PRP services according to assigned schedule and service authorizations.
• Submit accurate, timely progress notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Complete…