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Description Westminster, MD or Taneytown, MD $19.68/hour + $2.00 weekend differential Are you looking to make a real difference? The Arc Carroll County is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small residential home setting. Available Shifts: • Weekends: Saturday and Sundays in both Taneytown and Westminster • Weekend nights starting at 3:00 until 10:00 or 11:00PM • Limited awake over night shifts available. What You’ll Do: • Support individuals in a community living residential home • Create and implement innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities • Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping • Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed • Provide transportation and support community access • Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy • Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment • Complete required documentation and follow agency and state guidelines Pay & Benefits: • $19.68/hour + $2.00 weekend differential • Paid Sick Time • 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire) • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs • Credit Union membership • No experience required – paid training provided! • DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter Requirements • 18+ years old • High school diploma or GED • Valid U.S. driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked • Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks • Computer and keyboarding skills • Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training • Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing • Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles Help create a supportive home where people can thrive—apply today!