Direct Support Professional Lead - (DSP Lead)

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Lead Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to play a vital role in providing person-centered services to supported individuals. The DSP Lead coordinates schedules, assigns responsibilities, monitors activities and ensures that program employees complete their responsibilities and comply with all of Aspires policies, procedures and state specific requirements. This DSP Lead role is available in Baltimore County - Catonsville, MD. & Harford County - Bel Air, MD

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00p -11:00p - Baltimore County or Monday - Friday 3:00p - 11:00p in Harford County

Compensation: $20.20 hourly

Key Responsibilities:

The DSP Lead job requires a myriad of roles to assist in behavioral and personal care services that will enable individuals to reach their fullest potential and improve behavior, academic, social, and functional skills while treating individuals supported with respect and dignity. Below are key aspects of the position:

Relationships and Communication:

• Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere to enhance team morale and productivity.
• Through ongoing communication, support the individuals live to their fullest potential.
• Communication with other employees, guardians and others involved on the team is essential.
• Ensure all communication is timely and occurs professionally, clear and concisely.

Supporting Individuals:

• Assist supported individuals with learning valuable life skills while exploring ways in which to integrate with their community.
• Provide ongoing support regarding daily activities including menu planning and meal preparation, cleaning and other household tasks.
• Other instances of support could include teaching and aiding with self-care tasks.
• Ensure the individuals live in a safe inclusive environment by performing tasks such as documentation, medication administration and personal hygiene.

Supporting the Program Manager