• Direct Support Professionial- Therapeutic Foster…

    Sevita (Baltimore, MD)


    **Mentor Maryland** **,** **a part of the Sevita family** **,** provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

     

    Direct Support Professional- Therapeutic Foster Care

     

    $18-$20 per hour

     

    THRIVE AS A Direct Support Professional. EACH DAY, YOU’LL

     

    + Provide transportation for individual(s)receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments including operating vans and/or mini vans as required.

    + Maintain current progress and service notes.

    + Provide direct supervisor with verbal feedback and data relevant to the individual's services, Service Plan or administrative policy.

    + Attend training and other meetings as required.

    + Provide emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services. Report incidents in accordance with Maryland Mentor policies.

    + Support the annual contractual review process for Host Home Providers

    + Help maintain and audit files for compliance

    + Support Mentor retention plans

    + Support coninuing education sessions

    + Maintain confidentiality, respects human rights, and practices universal precautions.

    + Perform other related duties and activities as required.

    + Provide support to individual(s) in the area of daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, and/or job skills development.

    + Establish a therapeutic relationship with the individual(s) receiving services to ensure effective guidance, support and service delivery. Ensure objectives are met in accordance with the Service Plan

    Qualifications:

    + **Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent

    + **Experience:** Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred

    + **Skills:** Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management

    + **Behaviors:** Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible

    + **Vehicle:** Valid Driver's license in good standing and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

    + **EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER**

    + **Competitive Pay**

    + **Network of Support:** Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing

    + **Job Security:** A stable job at an established, growing company

    + **Learning and Development:** We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

     

    Join Our Team

     

    If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join **Mentor Maryland’s** mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

     

    _As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._