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Residential Direct Support Professional (Overnight Sleep) at COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland





Job Description:

Children and adults with intellectual differences need help now! Working together and caring for others is critical during this ongoing pandemic. CSS is seeking dedicated, caring employees to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities in Montgomery County.
Community Support Services, Inc. is currently seeking full-time Direct support Professionals. Work schedules include , evening, weekend or overnight hours and remain constant each week to enable employees to manage family needs as well. Training and all protective equipment needed during the pandemic is provided. Care to individuals with disabilities is provided individually and in settings with less than four other people, reducing the risk of exposure to the virus. Individuals receiving support require assistance with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and accessing social and recreational activities. Many have limited communication skills and engage in challenging behavior. Direct support professionals work with nurses and psychologists to implement plans to teach individuals more independence and safe ways to achieve their goals.
CSS is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization which provides services and support to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities residing within Montgomery County, Maryland. CSS was founded in 1994 and began its mission by working collaboratively with individuals, families, and other lead agencies to design and implement new models of service. CSS provides residential services in 50 homes in upper Montgomery County, where two individuals reside in each home with one or two support staff providing care and supervision . Additionally, day support services including vocational training and education are provided in our main center, family homes, and in the local Montgomery County community.
REQUIRED TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Completion and demonstration of techniques taught in the MANDT, CPR & First Aid training's, other training's as required by CSS which are provided in orientation.
Successfully complete annual re-certification of the MANDT.
Recommended to have a valid driver's license and a driving record free of any moving violations for the past two (2) years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee must be able to effectively use non-adverse physical intervention strategies with individuals with autism of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in Behavioral Principles and Strategies training.
CSS BENEFITS
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation/Sick/Personal Leave
Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability Paid
Training Provided**
Retirement Plan (403 b)
Community Support Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer





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