As a DSP with Bethesda, you’ll assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their daily needs and activities.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

• High school graduate or equivalent and be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to stand for 8 hours at a time and to lift at least 50 pounds

What you'll be doing:

• Providing support to people by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans
• Providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day
• Assisting people with daily needs and helping them achieve personal goals/desires as well as independence in activities of daily living
• Assisting with information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures, and other assessments
• Assisting people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures
• Documenting and reporting routine and unusual events in a concise, understandable, and legible manner
• Assisting people with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and assisting people with spending choices

What we want to see from you:

• High school graduate or equivalent and be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Must be willing to undergo a background check, a drug test and a TB test
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds