What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at L.I.F.E., INC?
We are seeking DEDICATED, high-energy, highly professional candidates who are passionate about helping individuals with intellectual and physically disabilities integrate into the community. The ideal candidate will help these individuals develop key life skills and become one with the community.
The hired team member will work in Baltimore County, MD and the surrounding areas; we offer flexible schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Direct Support Professional is a member of our Community Living Support Team and the selected team member will specifically be responsible for the following:
- Assisting Individuals with life skills in their homes.
- Provide day to day living support and guidance.
- Providing support with activities in the community and in the home environment.
- Our Direct Supports Associate must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to take individuals to appointments and outings.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school
- 21 years or older
- 1-year (preferred) experience working with intellectual and or physically disabled individuals in a residential setting, and/or strong evidence of aptitudes and abilities that would allow one to meet the responsibilities and duties as described above.
- Successfully pass background checks, drug test and reference checks will be performed prior to hire.
- Medication Technician Certified or able to obtain within first 90 days of employment.
- COVID19 Vaccine must be completed by June 15th
Physical Demands:
- Must possess the visual acuity to develop written correspondence and determine accuracy and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions, such as using a computer.
- Must be able to speak audibly and write legibly.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more
- Must be able to use moderate physical effort with some standing, walking, occasional stooping, and bending as trained.
L.I.F.E offers benefits* which include:
- Health and Vision Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vacation and Sick and Safe Leave
- 401k
- Health Care Spending Account
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
*Staff members who are scheduled 30 hours a week
We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at 410-735-5433 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
