Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Caregiver

Hours: Saturday (11:00AM - 7:00PM) and Sunday (9:00AM - 5:00PM)

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver must be able to:

• Accompany the participant/individual on regular community outings and activities (parks, recreation centers, restaurants, local events, shopping, etc.) to promote social engagement and community integration
• Actively encourage and facilitate the participant/individual's participation in group activities, social outings, and community programs aligned with their interests and person-centered plan (PCP)
• Build a warm, trusting rapport through consistent, friendly, upbeat interaction
• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate recreational outings that give the participant/individual new experiences within the community
• Provide or coordinate transportation to and from community activities and appointments
• Support development of social skills, community navigation, and independence during outings
• Monitor safety and wellbeing throughout all activities, responding appropriately to any needs that arise
• Document services delivered — activities, engagement level, and progress toward goals — in compliance with agency and Maryland DDA documentation standards (including EVV)
• Communicate regularly with the care team, family, and support coordinator regarding participation, preferences, and any concerns
• Maintain compliance with agency policy, COMAR regulations, and DDA waiver requirements while delivering CDS services

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Outgoing, sociable, and genuinely enjoys being out in the community
• Patient, flexible, and enthusiastic about recreational/outdoor activities
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Prior DSP/caregiving experience preferred
• Able to pass a background check and complete required DDA/agency training

Loving Support Center, Inc. (LSC) is a Maryland DDA-approved provider agency dedicated to delivering high-quality Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities under the Community Pathways Waiver. Our services include Personal Supports, Community Development Services, Supported Living, Respite Services, Nursing Support Services and Transportation Services — all grounded in a person-centered approach that empowers participants to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. At LSC, we are committed to compassionate care, professional excellence, and building strong, trusting relationships between our staff, participants, and their families.