Direct Support Professional-PS (Silver Spring)
Company: The Arc Montgomery County
Location: Derwood
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Schedule Monday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday: OFF Wednesday:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Thursday: OFF Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday: OFF For a limited time, all
new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up
to $1000.00! Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website
for more details. The Arc Montgomery County's Inclusive Living
Services—Personal Supports has a vacancy for a Part Time Direct
Support Professional who will be responsible for providing support,
guidance, and supervision to the people being supported who are
living in their own homes/apartments. Typical support is provided
to the people we support based on their service funding plan and
individual plan. Depending on each individual’s needs, maximizing
life skills while promoting community inclusion may require
different levels of support. Customized personal support makes it
possible for adults with disabilities to live independently or to
remain in their family home. The intensity of services provided
range from drop-in support of a few hours to hands-on supervision
for several hours each week. Minimum Qualifications: High School
Diploma or GED equivalency, or at least 18 years of age with one
year of experience. Valid US driver's license. Must pass a 6th
grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland
Board of Nurses. Effective verbal & written communication and
computer skills Ability to read and write fluently in English and
have good understanding of the English language Ability to assist
people with activities of daily living, including personal care
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance Ability
to withstand prolonged of standing or walking and frequent bending,
stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing Pay Rate: $20.00-$21.01 per
hour depending on education and experience. EOE
M/F/Vet/Disabled
Keywords: The Arc Montgomery County, Washington DC , Direct Support Professional-PS (Silver Spring), Healthcare , Derwood, DC
