Direct Support Professional – Meaningful Day

Company DescriptionBello Machre – We provide a lifetime commitment of loving care, opportunity, and guidance to people with developmental disabilities in Maryland. Our name is pronounced Bĕllō Mah-cree and means Home Of My Heart.Working for Bello Machre is more than a job. We value our employees’ time and training experience. All required training for employees is provided free of charge, and time spent in training is paid.Job DescriptionAt Bello Machre, our Meaningful Day Direct Support Professionals provide loving care and support in the community throughout Carroll County for people with developmental disabilities. Our employees help the people we serve to learn independent living skills, plan activities in the community, and implement person-centered plans. Additionally, our employees assist individuals in obtaining and accessing appropriate social, recreational, educational, and employment services.This is a FULL-TIME position. Due to the nature of our program, hours may be weekdays and/or weekends. The employee will have two floating days off each week.Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old and must have a high school diploma/GED and a current driver’s license with a good driving record for the last three years. At least one year of experience in the human services field is required.QualificationsMust be at least 18 years oldHigh school diploma or GED requiredMust have a current driver’s license with no more than 5 pointsAt least one year of experience in the human services field preferredMust display a genuine interest in the well-being of adults with developmental disabilitiesMust demonstrate the ability to resolve problems and conflict effectivelyMust be able to deal with confidential information appropriatelyMust be able to communicate effectively with supervisor, peers, individuals, and familiesMust be able to maintain a consistent work schedule, being dependable and securing coverage when absentMust display a positive attitude when interacting with othersMust be able to teach skills, provide support, and build on each individual’s strengths and capabilitiesResponsibilitiesSupport individuals with participating as fully as they wish in all aspects of community lifeResponsible for working within all facets of job development to include job coachingEnsures a safe environment where individuals are free from abuse and neglectAssists individuals with daily transportation needs to maximize independence.Reports medical concerns, conditions, and changes in health status in a timely fashionMaintains accurate documentation including Medical Administration RecordsAdministers and maintains ongoing medication and physician ordersAssists individuals to become an active participant in their community and to build natural support networks.Assists individuals to become an active participant in their community and to build natural support networks;Support and promote individuals by providing choice in obtaining employment, educational, social, and recreational servicesSupport and promote people with developmental disabilities by providing choice in obtaining employment, educational, social, and recreational servicesPerforms other duties as assignedBenefitsMeaningful and purpose-driven workWorking for one of Baltimore's 2022 Top WorkplacesSupportive company culture100% Paid Health Insurance403B Retirement Plan With Company ContributionPaid Time Off (PTO)Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and ChildcareTuition ReimbursementPaid TrainingLong-term Disability InsuranceShort-term Disability Insurance