Direct Support Professional - Bethesda

Only for registered members Bethesda, United States

1 month ago

Empowering People Building a Culture of InclusionAt Makom we are dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities IDD to achieve the quality of life they aspire to liveIf you are a passionate professional eager to make a meaningful difference in the IDD community we want to meet youAbout MakomMakom is a Maryland based non-profit that provides an array of services for adults with intellectual and or developmental disabilities IDD in Maryland and Northern VirginiaFor over 40 years we have been leaders in delivering innovative services supports individuals with IDD across Maryland and VirginiaOur team of over 450 professionals is united by a shared commitment to fostering a workplace culture thats defined by our core values—Excellence Inclusion Integrity Self determinationWe do that through a continuum of community living supports from small group homes far more episodic support people living their own homesin transition focused services seeking deliver meaningful career post secondary educational community living outcomesand through number supplemental projects supports delivered intentionally self determined lensThe RoleWe are seeking Direct Support Professionals DSPs join dynamic teamAs DSP you will play critical role ensuring individuals with IDD lead self determined meaningful fulfilling lives as engage communities pursuit quality life aspireWe DSP support persons needs aspirations following areasParticipant EmpowermentAdvocacyCommunicationEducational Career SupportCommunity Living Skills SupportsBuilding Maintaining RelationshipsEducation Training Self DevelopmentHealth WellnessOther DutiesPerform duties assignedResponsibilities may change grow time without noticeWork EnvironmentWork occurs varied settings private homescommunity spacesofficesvirtual platformsAssignments may changedepending individual Makon needsPhysical DemandsIncludes walking standing lifting kneeling reaching operating medical equipment other physical tasks related individual careMust able lift up100 lbsScheduleBoth part-time full-time positions availableMust flexible shift work including weekends holidaysTravelLocal travel requiredPersonal vehicles eligible mileage reimbursement traveling MakonAll Makom employees required access working vehicle active driver license comply internal driving history requirementsQualificationsHigh school diploma further education human services related field plusExcellent problem-solving interpersonal skillsAbility work independently collaborativelyProficiency Microsoft applications general computer skillsMaintain professionalism positive relationships individuals families colleagues external partnersAbility lift up100 poundsassistance kneel provide hands-on supportPrior experience DSP related experience plusAll positions contingent following requirementsFlu VaccineCOVID-19 VaccineBackground Check FingerprintingCheck Registry Check VADrug ScreenValid MD VA DC driver license requiredHealth ExamCertificate Completed TB screeningOur CultureCultivate culture rooted care growth shared success striving create environment everyone thriveGuided values Excellence Integrity Inclusion Self DeterminationTogether strive create environment where everyone feels included valued empowered entrepreneurial inspired succeedWe recognize failure part how learn Failure fatal unless wantIt commit failing forward always seeking learn inevitable mistakes grow flourishWhat We OfferCompetitive Pay$21.33 $31.46 hourbased experience qualificationsBenefitsComprehensive benefits package full-time eligible employees health insurance paid time off holiday payGrowth OpportunitiesProfessional development paid trainings during orientation career growth programs help succeed roleSupportive Work EnvironmentWork alongside passionate mission-driven teamAt Makom youll chance be part transformative mission while working community values individuality expertise aspirationsJoin UsIf ready bring passion skills dedication committed making difference invite apply become part Macon familyTogether continue innovate empower inspireEqual Opportunity StatementMakom Equal Opportunity EmployerDo discriminate race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability national origin veteran status legally protected status

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