Direct Support Professional
Company: DIVINE CONNECT CARE INC
Location: Montgomery Village
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Divine Connect Care, Inc. (DCCI)
is looking for experienced individuals to fill the role of Direct
Care Staff/Direct Support Professional (DSP). This individual will
The right candidate must demonstrate good professional judgement
and have the ability to work independently with minimal direct
supervision or guidance. Candidates will be working directly with
people with intellectual, developmental disabilities and diverse
needs. Candidates filling this position must provide necessary
services towards the rehabilitation programs to insure the health,
safety and welfare of the person-supported. To follow all
directives given by Upper Management and Supervisors at any given
time. Candidates should provide rehabilitative services to people
and assist in training skills acquisition in the areas of
self-help, daily living, socialization, leisure/recreation, human
growth and development, communication, community survival,
behavioral and motor programs. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma
or equivalent. Provide a criminal background clearance, current
health certificate, Medication Technician certificate/license, and
two forms of identification. Previous experience working adults
with developmental disabilities or mental illness in a home setting
or related experience. Must be able to read, write and comprehend
documentation, which may be of a technical nature. Must be able to
perform basic mathematical computations. Observe, log and chart
information. Must know how to communicate in a respectable and
professional manor. Have the ability to maintain composure in a
stressful situation and to react quickly and efficiently. Candidate
must be able to lift 60lbs at minimum, unassisted. Assist others
with walking, reaching, standing, stooping, and kneeling at needed
times. Direct Support Professional provides: Training in and
monitoring of independent living skills and community survival
skills. Basic care, supervision, travel training and various
trainings. Care of the persons living environment and meal
preparation. Support, companionship, guidance and assistance in
dependent living to one or more persons with the diagnosis of
Developmental Disabilities or mental illness. Knowledgeable of all
aspects of the persons programs. Assures that the person supported
is clean, properly dressed and fed each day. Monitor health of the
people we serve and observe any changes in their behavior that may
relate to health problems. Be knowledgeable of the side effects
from medication and observe the persons behavior for any changes
related to medication. Provide ongoing training programs with the
people we support that continually focus on advancement to the next
level. Plan and shop for food with as much of the persons
participation as their abilities will allow. Plan leisure time
activities for the people we serve, with consideration given top
their age and developmental abilities. Maintain the persons records
on a daily basis. Take accurate data of the persons progress and
follow the training program exactly. Mandatory attendance at all
in-service training's/workshops. Perform and assist person's with
routine household cleaning duties and other daily living skills.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule: 8 hour shift 12 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to
Friday Night shift On call Overtime Weekends as needed Supplemental
pay types: Bonus opportunities Experience: Assisted living: 1 year
(Preferred) Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Medication Technician Certification (Preferred) First Aid
Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Shift
availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations
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