Direct Support Worker (Developmental Disabilities) Details

Direct Support Worker (Developmental Disabilities)

Sheppard Pratt Health System - Frederick, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Frederick, MD.

Full-time and part-time schedules are available!

Residential Rehab schedules require some evening shifts (i.e. 3p-11p, or Awake Overnight) AND either Saturday or Sunday as part of a set & consistent weekly schedule.

Day Program may also be available.

At Sheppard Pratt in Frederick, you will discover a network of the brightest, most innovative minds working together to provide the best, most compassionate care.

Join us at Sheppard Pratt in Frederick, and become part of a strong, committed, driven team - changing lives, together!

Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting individuals with disabilities lead meaningful lives? Do you enjoy helping others have full access to their community? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If so, Sheppard Pratt Frederick (formerly Way Station) Intellectual Disabilities Services Program is hiring Direct Support Workers! Join our team and be a part of the exciting residential services we provide to individuals who require personal/total care supports.

We offer predictable and permanent schedules, above average pay, an excellent benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), 403B, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, opportunity for growth, and a friendly, highly skilled, team-oriented work environment.

Residential Rehab offers a variety of full-time and part-time shifts, but candidates must be able to work evenings and at least one weekend shift as part of the Residential Program. Day Program is Monday-Friday.

Successful candidates will

· have positively-referenced relevant work experience.

· have a valid full driver's license and safe driving record. Driver's license cannot be provisional status.

· possess or have use of a four passenger car to assist with client transportation.

· be covered under an active auto insurance policy (must provide proof at time of hire)

· be able to clear state and federal background checks and 12-panel drug screen.

· be able to lift 50 pounds.

· be available to work evenings and at least one weekend shift for Residential Rehab.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• full-status driver's license and clean driving record (Preferred)

Shift Availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place