Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Openings- Residential
Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS) is immediately hiring full time Direct Support Professional, (DSP) positions supporting individuals with autism in their daily lives. We are looking for caring and compassionate people to support adults and children with autism, in upper Montgomery County. Positions provide support in a residential settings. If you are interested and enjoy learning how to support, teach and advocate for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, we have opportunities for you! CSS will provide specific on the job training for each support staff on how to include a person with autism in community and recreational activities. CSS offers unique schedules that work well for college students and individuals or parents who need to be home during the day to attend to other family obligations while working a full time job.
Come work with an organization that will provide you with:
Paid on the job training
Competitive wages
Fringe benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid leave, medical, dental and vision benefits and a 403B retirement plan
We provide ongoing training opportunities to build your skills and increase your knowledge to prepare you for advancement on your career path. CSS believes in and supports advancement, we promote from within the organization when needs arise as we grow and expand.
If you meet this description then the individuals we support NEED you to join their teams!
Additionally, you can pick up hours to provide Overnight Onsite Supervision, (OOS) paid at an addition hourly rate.
Highlighted benefits include:
REQUIRED TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
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Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
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Completion and demonstration of techniques taught in the MANDT, CPR & First Aid training's, other training's as required by CSS which are provided in orientation.
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Successfully complete annual re-certification of the MANDT.
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Recommended to have a valid driver’s license and a driving record free of any moving violations for the past two (2) years.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee must be able to effectively use non-adverse physical intervention strategies with individuals with autism of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in MANDT training.
***$23.06 is the rate after all training and compliance has been completed. The starting rate is $20.06 for this position until training is complete.
CSS is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization which provides services and support to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities residing within Montgomery County, Maryland. CSS was founded in 1994 and began its mission by working collaboratively with individuals, families, and other lead agencies to design and implement new models of service. CSS provides residential services in 50 homes in upper Montgomery County, where two individuals reside in each home with one or two support staff providing care and supervision . Additionally, day support services including vocational training and education are provided in our main center, family homes, and in the local Montgomery County community.
CSS BENEFITS
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation/Sick/Personal Leave
Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability Paid
Training Provided**
Retirement Plan (403 b)
Community Support Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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