Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

DEDICATED DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONALS and CNA/ GNA certified direct care professionals.

----> ATTENTION: CNA & GNA CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS. HDC recognizes the dedication and sacrifices you underwent to complete the schooling necessary to become a certified CNA & GNA. HDC offers those with a current CNA & GNA certification a higher pay rate because of their dedication. Please note this success on your application and resume when you apply. HDC would love to have you as part of our residential team. <----

TO APPLY - Please visit www.wchdc.org. If you meet the requirements, we will contact you to schedule an interview. Thank you.

HDC's full-time employees get health, vision, and dental coverage from day one with no deductibles.

HDC Residential Direct Care Profession is responsible for assisting with all activities of daily living including but not limited to personal hygiene, toileting, cooking, and cleaning.

We understand your needs better:

HDC offers both FULL-TIME and PART-TIME hours to fit your needs.

We do our best to make working less stressful by offering afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. If you want some extra money in your pocket, we also offer some overtime when available for full-time staff.

TO APPLY: Visit www.wchdc.org

Do you need Benefits? Well, we got that too:

Full-time positions include benefits such as healthcare, life insurance, and paid time off. Positions are available in Washington and Frederick counties. Flexible schedules are available.

Key Functions Include:

Residential

• Assist in the planning and preparation of nutritional, well-balanced meals
• Support and supervise leisure time needs, hobbies, interests, and social skills of individuals
• Maintain a clean and sanitary home
• Assist in the learning of home skills as deemed appropriate to the individuals' abilities
• Facilitate the development of community contacts and social skills
• Administer individuals' medications and document appropriately
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Community

• Facilitate the development of community contacts and social skills, on a 1:1 basis
• Assist in individuals' reaching their goals.
• Support the individual's needs, hobbies, interests, and social skills of individuals
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver’s license with less than four (4) points
• Must clear a criminal background investigation
• Physically lift 50 pounds and carry for short distances
• Perform the care needed for a total care individual
• Be able to stand for long periods without mechanical support
• Perform house cleaning duties
• Provide supervision for up to 4 individuals at a time
• Other duties as assigned

The Washington County Human Development Council has provided services to intellectual/developmentally disabled adults for the past 40+ years. We provide a wide range of services to individuals living in Washington and Frederick County. We strive to provide a positive environment for the individuals we serve and to all of our dedicated employees.