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Direct Support Professional

Orthodox Union | Baltimore, MD, United States

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Posted Date 12/13/2024
Description
About Us: 
 
Jewish Union Foundation (JUF), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Through its numerous supportive programs such as Vocational Training, Day Habilitation, Medicaid Service Coordination and Community Habilitation, JUF uses an individualized approach to help each person maximize their potential.
 
Position Summary: 
 
Jewish Union Foundation MD seeks dedicated staff member to provide direct care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide direct care and vocational training to individuals with developmental disabilities in a day program setting. Staff will provide guidance and support to individuals related to their individual goals.
 
Full-time and Part-time positions are available in Baltimore.
 
 
Responsibilities Include: 
 
  • Working one-on-one with individuals as well as leading group sessions
  • Job Coaching at training and various work sites
  • Monitoring individuals’ goals and progress
  • Providing social skills training in individual and group settings
  • Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
  • Creating and implementing group activities.
  • Supporting individuals in different community settings
  • Supporting individuals with varying capabilities
 
 
Qualification Requirements: 
 
  • A desire to work with adults with disabilities
  • Ability to provide positive motivation to others and act as a role model
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to be flexible and work in different settings
 
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
 
  • Previous experience with ID/DD population
  • Driver’s License 
 
 
Salary: 
 
Salary Range: $38,000-$42,000
We offer employee-sponsored healthcare, dental and vision plans. 
 
 
Other benefits include:
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid vacation days
  • Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays
  • Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath
  • Free life and disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continues service)
Salary38,000.00 - 42,000.00 Annual
Duration
Full Time
Benefits
Retirement Plans | Dental | FSA | Kosher Food Option Available | Leave Early for Shabbat | Life Insurance | Medical Insurance | Paid Holidays | Paid Vacation | Parental Leave | Sick Days | Mass Transit | Vision
Job Location
US
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