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Residential Direct Support Professional 40hrs/week- Taneytown, MD

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Salary: $20 per hour

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Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities working in Taneytown, Maryland? Look no further!


DSP RATE: $20.07/hour plus $2.00/hr Shift Differential for Weekendss!


AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

Sunday 3p-9p

Monday 8a-4p

Tuesday 3p-9p

Wednesday 3p-9p

Saturday 7a-8p


What You’ll Do:

  • Support individuals in a community living residential home
  • Create and implement innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities
  • Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping
  • Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed
  • Provide transportation and support community access
  • Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy
  • Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment
  • Complete required documentation and follow agency and state guidelines

Pay & Benefits:

  • $20.07/hour + $2.00 weekend differential
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire)
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
  • Credit Union membership
  • No experience required – paid training provided!
  • DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter


Compensation details: 20.07-20.07 Hourly Wage





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Requirements

  • <ul><li>18+ years old</li><li>High school diploma or GED</li><li>Valid U.S. driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked</li><li>Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks</li><li>Computer and keyboarding skills</li><li>Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training</li><li>Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers</li><li>Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing</li><li>Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles</li></ul><p><strong>Help create a supportive home where people can thrive—apply today!</strong> </p>

Job details

Title
Residential Direct Support Professional 40hrs/week- Taneytown, MD
Employer
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Location
Westminster, Maryland, United States
Published
Oct 2, 2026
Closes:
Dec 1, 2026
Job type
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Field
Other
Salary

Salary: $20 per hour

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