Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is based in Harford County, MD; compensation is $18 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and a $20-per-pay auto allowance. Abilities Network supports individuals with neurodiversity in working toward personalized goals through community resources. The role helps individuals build independence and natural supports through customized services, community activities, and on-the-job coaching. It contributes to each person’s progress toward personal goals and participation in community life.

What you'll do

• Support individuals in learning new skills and building natural supports
• provide services tailored to individual preferences and goals
• transport individuals to community activities, volunteer opportunities, job sites, and events
• provide on-the-job coaching
• and encourage interpersonal skill development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

neurodiversity support

community activities

individualized goals

on-the-job coaching

harford county md

monday–friday

8:30 am–5:30 pm

occasional evenings and weekends

$18/hour

mileage reimbursement

auto allowance

paid time off

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, anniversary day off, tuition reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, auto allowance, and employee referral bonuses.

Why this role

The posting lists a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends. A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance are required.

About the employer

Abilities Network Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.