PT Weekend Direct Support Professional

PT/ Weekend - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Baltimore County/ Gateridge

Rate of Pay $23/hr

FLSA Status: Non- exempt

$500.00 Sign-On Bonus

We are seeking a Part-Time Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in providing high-quality support to four gentlemen with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The gentlemen are active, social, and highly engaged in their communities and with their families. We're looking for someone who can encourage independence, promote meaningful community participation, and help support a full and enriching daily life.

Position Summary

The Part-Time Weekend DSP will provide person-centered support across daily living, community engagement, and household routines. This role focuses on helping each individual maintain independence while ensuring safety, professionalism, respect, and compassion.

This position is:
Saturday & Sunday 9am - 9pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with community integration, including participating in outings, recreational activities, community events, and volunteer or social opportunities.
• Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
• Promote self-advocacy, personal choice, and autonomy in day-to-day decision-making.
• Provide support with daily skills such as shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household cleaning to promote independence and healthy routines.
• Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships
• Complete required documentation (e.g., incident reports, progress notes, behavior data, fire drills etc.
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits include:

• 401 (K) Retirement Plan
• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D Preferred
• Current driver's license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have at least 2 years of driving experience
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed
• Some lifting and transferring may be required

Regular Base Rate is $22/hr. There is an additional $1/hr. shift differential for weekend shifts. ($22 +$1=$23/hr.)

$500.00 Sign-On Bonus

Pay Out Structure: $250 – First Day; $250 – after three months

(You must remain in the designated position for the time intervals specified above to qualify for the bonus payout. Employee must complete all onboarding and new hire training to be eligible for )