Direct Support Professional; DSP Part Time

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct support to People/Persons that reside in CMS, Inc. group homes.

· Provide support to each individual in the following ways (as needed): cooking/meal preparation, housekeeping, changing clothes, bathing, active treatment/assist with achieving specific goals, etc.

· Basic health, safety and supervision of People/Persons take priority over all other responsibilities at all times.

· Implement Plans effectively to address individual needs.

· Interact, and communicate positively with People/Persons and treat them with dignity and respect at all times.

· Ability to work as a team; display a positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude towards People/Persons, coworkers and supervisors.

· Report or communicate all information pertinent to the continuity of care of the People/Persons to immediate supervisor.

· Effectively and legibly complete required documentation.

· Comply with all CMS and DDS regulations and policies and attend all CMS and DDS required meetings and training.

· Other duties as assigned.

· High School Diploma/GED

· Physical/Criminal Background Check

· CPR/First Aide

· 18 years of age, or older

· Valid Driver License

· Completion of DC Required Phase Trainings/Orientation training.

· Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status

· Caretaking/Healthcare experience

· Experience working with People/Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

· HHA/MA/CNA/TME certification a plus

· Sign Language a plus

No direct reports

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and/or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Part-time (32 hours per week)

$18 per hour

All Employees and Persons served are fully vaccinated. We adhere to all DC Health, DDS, CDC, NIH COVID-19 mandates and requirements.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance and discount programs
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance