Personal Supports Caretaker: Behavior Supports (RBT, Education) or Nursing Supports (CNA, LPN)

Please read carefully before applying: You

*must* be available from 2 PM to 11 PM on weekdays and be willing to work *occasional weekends*, including Sundays. If you cannot meet this requirement, you will not be considered.

Applicants who do not live within a reasonable commute of Bethesda/Chevy Chase, MD (20815) should not apply.

Self Directed Adult (Medicaid Waiver Program) with rare genetic disorder seeking staff member at least 25 hours per week; full time hours (up to 40) available after 2-3 week training period. Supervision hours are provided for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or BCBA certification experience hours.

Must be an individual that is comfortable working independently and is able to demonstrate problem solving skills.

Role Description

This is an on-site role as a Direct Support Professional located in Bethesda/Chevy Chase, MD. The role involves providing support and assistance to an individual with disabilities in their daily activities and fostering their independence and inclusion within the community. The individual would be responsible for pickup at the area high school (2pm) and assisting the individual with their after school routines and community integration until 10-11pm. If you are not able to meet this requirement, we cannot consider you for the position.

Must be willing to plan meaningful daily activities with the client's preferences and needs considered. Must be willing to engage with the client akin to a friend/peer and demonstrate a high preference to self-direction principles and disability rights. This is a position in which you will be active for the entire shift as this client is used to being in the community daily and interacting with both typical and atypical community members daily.

This individual also receives medical care outside of the state of MD related to his genetic disorder, must be open to traveling with the client to attend medical appointments as needed....