Direct Support Professional-(Full-Time)Silver Spring, MD Bilingual

Company: Jubilee
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

"HELPING ONE PERSON MIGHT NOT CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD, BUT IT COULD CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD FOR ONE PERSON." Jubilee Association of Maryland is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team. Jubilee Association of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or religion. The ideal candidate must be creative, tech-savvy, open-minded, flexible, innovative, and have a passion for helping others. At Jubilee, we support and advocate for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and help the people we support to live the most amazing life possible. Jubilee's philosophy and core values are grounded in an abiding belief that the created universe is good, all people are created in God's image, and all people are empowered. Full time position Base Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour Requirements: * High school diploma and experience in a related field. * Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report. * Ability to lift up to 40 pounds at a time * Have a drivers license and reliable transportation * Intermediate computer skills are required, staff will use technology for daily documentation and to help the person receiving support to engage in their communities. * COVID vaccination is required under Federal mandate. ADA or religious exemptions may apply. Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, vacation and sick leave, 8 paid holidays (FT direct support are paid double-time for working), tuition reimbursement or student loan assistance, $1000 annual professional development menu, paid parental leave, retirement, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance, 3 months extended paid time off after 10 years of full-time employment, periodic vacation reimbursement; wellness program, stipend for employee referrals, flexible spending account for qualified dependent care and medical costs, "Best deal" buying at DARCARS, employee assistance plan, voluntary vision coverage, and more. Company overview: Jubilee Association of Maryland was established as an outreach of Hyattsville Mennonite Church in 1978. Beginning with one group home serving seven adults, Jubilee has gradually grown to now serve over 135 adults with developmental disabilities. Jubilee supports over 100 adults who live more independently in the community and are funded by Community Supported Living Arrangements, Maryland Individual Support Services, and Montgomery County Individual Support Services-County or County Crisis funding.

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