Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Cumberland, Maryland, serving the Allegany and Garrett County regions. Base pay is $16.00 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and a $20-per-pay auto allowance. Abilities Network supports people with neurodiversity in pursuing personalized goals through community resources. This role helps individuals build independence by supporting skill development, natural supports, and customized goals. The professional provides on-the-job coaching, encourages interpersonal skills, and transports individuals to community activities, volunteer opportunities, job sites, and other events.

What you'll do

• Support individuals in learning skills and building natural supports
• provide customized services aligned with personal preferences and goals
• coach individuals on the job
• encourage interpersonal skill development
• transport individuals to community activities, volunteer opportunities, job sites, and events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

cumberland md

abilities network

full-time

monday–friday

occasional weekends

occasional evenings

neurodiversity support

community activities

personal independence

on-the-job coaching

$16/hour

mileage reimbursement

auto allowance

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 and auto allowance
• employee referral bonus.

Why this role

Includes mileage reimbursement and a $20 auto allowance each pay period; occasional weekends and evenings may be scheduled.

About the employer

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