Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is an onsite, full-time position in Laurel, MD, paying $15 per hour. ACIDD Maryland supports people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in homes and community day programs. The role promotes individuals’ independence through companionship, guidance, and skills support, while helping them turn challenging behaviors into positive behaviors.

What you'll do

• Support individuals in homes and community day programs
• provide companionship and guidance
• teach skills based on individual needs
• encourage independence and positive behaviors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

acidd maryland

laurel md

onsite

$15/hour

developmental disabilities

mental health support

community day programs

independent living skills

companionship

full-time employment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states that employee benefits are provided but does not specify the benefits.

Why this role

The posting describes support for individuals in community settings and emphasizes independence rather than babysitting.

About the employer

ACIDD Maryland is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.