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Direct Support Professional DSP Every Saturday-Sunday 8 AM 8PM

HOUSING ADVOCACY VOCATIONAL AND EMP
  • Gaithersburg, MD, US
  • Posted 7h ago

Job description

Direct Support Professional DSP

Schedule: Every Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Location: Gaithersburg, MD

About the Role

HAVE Support, Inc. is seeking a dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professional DSP to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home and community.

This is an active, hands-on weekend position. DSPs help participants complete daily routines, build independence, maintain their home, and participate in meaningful community activities and outings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Assist with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily living needs
  • Support participants with household chores, including cleaning, laundry, organizing, and maintaining personal spaces
  • Encourage participants to complete tasks as independently as possible
  • Plan and participate in community outings and recreational activities
  • Help participants choose activities based on their interests, goals, and preferences
  • Transport and accompany participants to shopping, recreation, restaurants, community events, appointments, and other activities
  • Encourage social interaction, community participation, skill-building, and independence
  • Follow PCPs, Behavior Support Plans, Nursing Care Plans, and other participant-specific plans
  • Administer medications as assigned and follow health and safety requirements
  • Complete progress notes and other required documentation accurately and on time
  • Monitor participant health, safety, behavior, and well-being
  • Communicate concerns and important updates to supervisors and the support team
Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • DSP, caregiving, residential, behavioral health, or human-services experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability and willingness to transport participants as assigned
  • Ability to pass required background screening
  • Dependable and able to work the full weekend schedule consistently
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable assisting with personal care and household responsibilities
  • Willingness to complete required CPR/First Aid, medication, and DDA training
  • Ability to follow participant support plans and complete required documentation
  • Commitment to participant choice, dignity, independence, and person-centered support
Schedule Requirement

This position requires consistent availability for:

Every Saturday and Sunday
8:00 AM-8:00 PM

Reliable attendance is essential because this position provides direct participant coverage.

About HAVE Support

HAVE Support, Inc. is a Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration provider supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, meaningful day, behavioral, nursing, personal support, respite, transportation, and other community-based services.

Direct Support Professional DSP

Schedule: Every Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Location: Gaithersburg, MD

About the Role

HAVE Support, Inc. is seeking a dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professional DSP to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home and community.

This is an active, hands-on weekend position. DSPs help participants complete daily routines, build independence, maintain their home, and participate in meaningful community activities and outings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Assist with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily living needs
  • Support participants with household chores, including cleaning, laundry, organizing, and maintaining personal spaces
  • Encourage participants to complete tasks as independently as possible
  • Plan and participate in community outings and recreational activities
  • Help participants choose activities based on their interests, goals, and preferences
  • Transport and accompany participants to shopping, recreation, restaurants, community events, appointments, and other activities
  • Encourage social interaction, community participation, skill-building, and independence
  • Follow PCPs, Behavior Support Plans, Nursing Care Plans, and other participant-specific plans
  • Administer medications as assigned and follow health and safety requirements
  • Complete progress notes and other required documentation accurately and on time
  • Monitor participant health, safety, behavior, and well-being
  • Communicate concerns and important updates to supervisors and the support team
Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • DSP, caregiving, residential, behavioral health, or human-services experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability and willingness to transport participants as assigned
  • Ability to pass required background screening
  • Dependable and able to work the full weekend schedule consistently
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable assisting with personal care and household responsibilities
  • Willingness to complete required CPR/First Aid, medication, and DDA training
  • Ability to follow participant support plans and complete required documentation
  • Commitment to participant choice, dignity, independence, and person-centered support
Schedule Requirement

This position requires consistent availability for:

Every Saturday and Sunday
8:00 AM-8:00 PM

Reliable attendance is essential because this position provides direct participant coverage.

About HAVE Support

HAVE Support, Inc. is a Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration provider supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, meaningful day, behavioral, nursing, personal support, respite, transportation, and other community-based services.

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