Direct Support Personnel II - Company Vehicle

Job Opportunity: Direct Support Professional

Salary: $20/Hour

The Direct Support Personnel II 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 II works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills.

Position Overview + Role: Direct Support Professional

Position Overview + Role: Direct Support Professional

Pay Rate: $20/hr

Location: 215 Scheeler Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620

Schedule: Set shift at one of 12 group homes

Open Shifts

Full-Time (3 openings):

• 8a-4p (Mon-Fri + every other weekend)
• 4p-12a (Mon-Fri + every other weekend)
• 12am-8am (Mon-Fri + every other weekend)

Part-Time (34 openings): 3 shifts/week - weekend availability needed

• 12am–8am
• 8am–4pm
• 4pm–12am

Double Shifts (All Accepted): weekend availability needed

• 12am–8am / 8am–4pm
• 4pm–12am / 12am–8am
• 8am–4pm / 4pm–12am

Job Responsibilities

Support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in:

• Daily living tasks
• Healthy meal prep
• Accessing care & employment
• Promoting independence & self-expression

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Valid and current auto insurance
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• 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.