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Effective January 1, 2017, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will cover medically necessary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for Maryland Medical Assistance enrolled members under the age 21.
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Job Type: Part-time
Responsibilities
- Provide travel training;
- Able to manage behaviors;
- Implement individual’s Person Centered Plan;
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living;
- Able to help and assist with toileting;
- Provide transportation services to community activities and events;
- Provide transportation to, from, and within activities;
- Assist, support and instruct individuals in self-help skills designed to encourage independence
- Facilitate and promote integration and inclusion in the individual’s chosen community; including identifying a path to employment for a working age individual;
- Assist the individual with self-advocacy classes and activities;
- Engage the individual in local community events;
- Personal care assistance which may also be provided during community activities.
- Provide documentation of care provided, activities performed for each goal area using the daily contact log
Job Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old (ID card – Driver’s License, Birth Certificate etc.);
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrate one (1) year of life experiences and skills in navigating a broad; range of community resources for individuals with a developmental disability and their families;
- Be current in first aid and CPR certification;
- Pass a criminal background investigation, have child protective services clearance, if supporting a child;
- Complete necessary pre/in-service training based on the Person-Centered Plan;
- Complete the new DDS required training by July 1, 2019 or sooner. After July 1, 2019 all new hires must complete the new DDS training prior to service delivery;
- Possess a valid Driver’s License, if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to provide services; and
- Have Automobile Insurance for automobiles that are owned, leased, and/or hired and used in the provision of services.
