Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is based in Lexington Park, MD, and serves Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties; compensation is $20 per hour. The Arc Southern Chesapeake creates opportunities for independence and personal success for people with differing abilities. The professional provides hands-on support that helps individuals build daily living skills, pursue personal goals, access community activities, and develop relationships. The role contributes to greater self-sufficiency and advocacy in residential and community settings.

What you'll do

• Assist with personal care and daily living skills
• teach skills based on individual strengths and goals
• support household tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning
• assist with community participation and transportation
• assist with medication or prescribed treatments as necessary
• support self-advocacy and access to advocates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

disability support

personal care

daily living skills

community inclusion

residential support

lexington park md

the arc southern chesapeake

$20/hr

high school diploma or ged

valid driver’s license

medical dental vision

403(b) match

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) with company match
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• referral bonus.

Why this role

May include residential, recreational, or community settings; requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and state-mandated background check.

About the employer

The Arc Of Southern Maryland is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.