Personal Supports - Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional to provide personal support for 12 hours per week, specifically on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys cooking, particularly with a slow cooker, and can engage in community activities, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Key Responsibilities:

Meal Preparation:
    Assist in preparing healthy meals using a slow cooker.
    Collaborate with them to create and follow meal plans that meet dietary preferences.

Grocery Shopping:
    Help prepare a grocery list based on meal plans and preferences.
    Accompany person supported on grocery shopping trips, ensuring their involvement in the selection of items.

Budgeting:
    Assist person supported with budgeting for groceries and meal-related expenses.
    Teach and support in managing her finances related to food shopping.

Community Outings:
    Engage with person supported in planning and participating in community outings that interest her.
    Encourage them to explore new activities and locations in her local community.

Communication:
    Maintain clear and respectful communication with person supported, ensuring their needs and preferences are prioritized.
    Be present and attentive during interactions, minimizing distractions from personal devices.
 

Candidate Qualities:

•    Enjoy cooking and have experience with meal preparation, particularly with slow cooker recipes.
•    Strong communication skills, able to express ideas clearly and listen actively.
•    A commitment to being fully present and engaged, avoiding excessive phone usage during work hours.
•    Open-minded and supportive of their self-advocacy and decision-making processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License
• Possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of individuals supported.
• Comfortable in an environment where individuals supported may not be able to perform essential life duties.
• Ability to work professionally and discretely with confidential information.
• High level of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in a verbal and written manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Ability to use computer applications to fulfill job duties, including the use of individual documentation system, Microsoft Word, assigned payroll systems, LTSS (as assigned) and vehicle inspection reporting system
   

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing, leaning, walking, bending, and lifting periods.
• Prolonged periods are sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate durable medical equipment.
• Ability to push a wheelchair and occupant with combined weight up to 200 pounds, on occasion.
• Ability to detect unsafe situations by sight or sound and react quickly to intervene.
• Must maintain reliable transportation to ensure the ability to travel to various sites and meetings in the community.