About the Role
HAVE Support, Inc. is seeking a dependable and compassionate
Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Gaithersburg, MD.
This position is scheduled
Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–10:00 PM and includes hands-on support in the home and community.
The DSP will help participants build independence, complete daily routines, participate in household responsibilities, and engage in meaningful community activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Assist with personal care, hygiene, meals, and other daily living needs
- Support participants with daily household chores, including cleaning, laundry, organizing personal spaces, and maintaining a safe home environment
- Encourage participants to complete tasks as independently as possible
- Plan and participate in daily community outings and activities
- Help participants choose activities based on their interests, goals, and preferences
- Transport and accompany participants to community activities, appointments, shopping, recreation, and other outings
- Encourage community involvement, social interaction, skill-building, and independence
- Follow participant PCPs, Behavior Support Plans, Nursing Care Plans, and other individualized support plans
- Administer medications as assigned and follow health and safety requirements
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time
- Monitor participant health, safety, behavior, and general well-being
- Communicate concerns and important updates to supervisors and appropriate team members
- Maintain a respectful, supportive, and person-centered environment
Community Activities
Community participation is an important part of this position.
DSPs are expected to help participants engage in meaningful activities such as:
- Parks and recreation
- Libraries
- Shopping
- Restaurants and cafés
- Museums and community events
- Fitness and recreational activities
- Volunteer opportunities
- Social activities
- Participant-preferred outings
DSPs should actively help
plan outings, prepare participants for activities, provide transportation when assigned, and support safe participation in the community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior DSP, caregiving, residential, behavioral health, or human-services experience preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability and willingness to transport participants as assigned
- Ability to pass required background screening
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable and able to maintain a consistent work schedule
- Comfortable supporting participants with personal care and household responsibilities
- Willingness to complete required CPR/First Aid, medication, and DDA-related training
- Ability to follow written support plans and document services accurately
- Commitment to person-centered support, participant choice, dignity, and independence
Schedule
Monday–Friday2:30 PM–10:00 PM
Regular attendance and reliability are essential for this position.
About HAVE Support
HAVE Support, Inc. is a Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration provider supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, meaningful day, behavioral, nursing, personal support, respite, transportation, and other community-based services.
Our goal is to help every participant live a more independent, connected, and meaningful life.