Direct Support Professional

Description Employee Type: Full-time Base Pay: $16.00/hour non-negotiable, mileage reimbursement and $20/pay auto allowance Location: Allegany and Garrett County, Maryland Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm, with occasional weekends and evenings. Do you have a desire to help others and enjoy community activities? Want to grow with a multiple year winner of the Baltimore Sun's Top Workplace Award? Then Abilities Network is the employer for you! We are seeking responsible, compassionate, and reliable Direct Support Professionals to join our Allegany and Garrett County Regions! As a Direct Support Professional you will support individuals with neurodiversity to work toward personalized goals utilizing their community's resources in Allegany and Garrett County. At Abilities Network we foster an inclusive, empowering and respectful environment. The starting rate of pay for this position is $16.00 per hour and is non-negotiable. The average annual starting income for this position is $44,700 which includes the hourly starting rate of pay, $20.00 per pay auto allowance and average mileage reimbursement. As a Direct Support Professional, you will transport individuals you support to community activities, volunteer opportunities, job sites, and other community events throughout Allegany and Garrett County. Because driving is an essential function of this position, applicants must have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable access to personal vehicle. Abilities Network offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits packaging including: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Company paid Life/AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance 403(b) plan with employer contribution Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Day Off Tuition Reimbursement Mileage Reimbursement and $20 Auto Allowance in every pay Employee Referral Bonus Program - earn up to $1,800 per hire! What will I do at Abilities Network? Assist individuals in working toward personal independence by supporting the learning of new skills and building a system of natural supports. Driving is required for this position, you’ll be transporting individuals so your own personal vehicle, car insurance and valid driver’s license is required. Deliver customized services tailored to each individual's preferences and personal goals. Provide on-the-job coaching to assist individuals in becoming independent on the job. Encourage the development of individual's interpersonal skills. Requirements What does Abilities Network need from me? High school diploma or equivalent, some college is preferred but not necessary. Must have valid driver’s license and positive driving record with access to daily use of personal vehicle to reliably travel throughout Allegany and Garrett County . Must carry a minimum of $50,000 Automobile Liability Insurance. Excellent understanding of time management. Strong ability to think creatively and develop solid internal and external relationships with resources in the community. Find out more about us and apply at www.abilitiesnetwork.org. If you are interested in applying for employment with Abilities Network and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at HumanResources@abilitiesnetwork.org or call 410-828-7700. Abilities Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, military status, veteran status, and status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, or any other category covered by applicable law.