Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Apply for the Direct Support Professional role at Jubilee Association of Maryland
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Position type
:
Full time, Monday–Thursday 11pm–9am.

Pay
: $21.50/hour (fixed starting pay).

• Direct Support provides in‑person daily support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities according to their person‑centered plans. This may include assistance with:
• Participating in social and community activities
• Developing relationships and communicating with friends, family, and community members
• Celebrating life successes and meeting life’s challenges
• Working through anxiety, frustration, and emotions
• Making decisions
• Shopping, cooking, cleaning, and home upkeep
• Dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene
• Medical and dental visits
• Taking medications
• Walking, rolling, and moving around safely with or without adaptive equipment
• Exercise, sports, and fitness
• Managing money, planning spending, and keeping receipts
• Transportation in public, private, and Jubilee vehicles
• Presence – arrive on time for scheduled work assignments, remain fully engaged, and communicate absences or delays promptly. Clock in and out in real time using Jubilee’s time‑keeping systems.
• Community Engagement – provide regular opportunities for participation in community and family activities, Jubilee‑sponsored activities, and faith‑community events. Assist people in developing relationships and overcoming barriers to participation.
• Training and Professional Development – complete and maintain all required training and certifications according to Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Jubilee requirements, including first aid, CPR, MedT, Certified Medication Technician (CMT), and training specific to each person you support. Pursue additional professional development opportunities.
• Service Plans – skillfully follow each person’s service authorization, person‑centered plan, behavior support plan, and nursing care plan.
• Documentation – document services, medication administration, progress on goals, medical visits, incidents, and behavior according to Jubilee’s policies.
• Communication – maintain regular, open, and positive communication with your supervisor, colleagues, and family members of the people you support. Check Jubilee email and voicemail at least once each day you work and practice culturally sensitive communication.
• Organizational Participation – attend team meetings, all‑staff meetings, and other meetings relevant to your work. Contribute to program evaluation and help set organizational priorities to ensure quality.
• Policies – be knowledgeable of Jubilee’s policies and procedures, including Program Policies, Personnel Policies, Family Handbook, and applicable standard operating procedures.
• Travel – periodically accompany people you support on vacations that may include overnight stays, and participate in conferences that include overnight stays.
• Awake Overnight Duties – when assigned to an awake overnight shift, monitor and provide support as needed, complete household upkeep tasks, and remain awake during the entire shift.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma
• Experience as a direct support professional is a plus, but not required
• Commitment to Jubilee’s core values of respect and human dignity, self‑determination, community, justice, ethical practices, and spiritual care
• Computer skills for using email and online data systems
• Current U.S. driver’s license

This position has a fixed starting pay of $21.50 per hour. All staff have opportunities for pay increases and promotions. The median income for full‑time Jubilee employees is $66,000 per year.

• Four weeks of vacation
• Two weeks of sick leave
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance for the employee and eligible dependents
• 5% retirement match after one year
• Seven paid holidays
• $1,000 student loan assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Paid training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Periodic reimbursement of vacation expenses
• Additional paid leave may apply, such as parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury service
• Eligibility…