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Full Time or Per Diem | Direct Support Personnel I
- Amergis (Chestertown, MD)
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Salary: $480 / Week
Direct Support Personal - Chestertown, MD
Full Time and PRN Needs | $20/hour
8a - 4p
4p - 12a
12a - 8p
DSP’S will work at 1 of the 10 group homes under Kent Center. They will provide support to people in completing their day-to-day personal needs. cooking healthy meals, accessing medical care, employment support and social activities.
As a Direct Support Professional working with these individuals, it is important to remember that they are their life coach, with their main priorities being:
Encouraging independence
Empowering self-development and choice.
Promoting individuality
The Direct Support Personnel assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home, community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel I works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel I should follow the guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.
Minimum Requirements:
+ High School diploma or its equivalent
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
+ Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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