Direct Support Counselor Residential
Jewish Community Services (JCS) provides programs and services for people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them achieve their goals, enhance their wellbeing, and maximize their independence.
Residential Direct Support Counselor/Medical Appointment Specialist responsibilities include providing personal care including housekeeping; lifting, transferring, bathing, administrating medication, meal preparations, and performing general household duties as well as community integration (i.e. transporting individuals to doctor appointments advocates on behalf of the individual and provides medical professionals with accurate information, grocery shopping, and recreational activities).
Kalton (Male)
Shift 1 (Sa)9am-11pm (Su)9am-11pm
Shamrock (Female)
Shift 1-(Sa)9am-9pm (Su)9am-9pm
Woodcourt (Male)
Shift 1-(Fr)11pm-7am (Sa)11pm-7am (Su) 11pm-9am
Shift 2- (Sa)3pm-11pm (Sa)3pm-11pm
Duncannon (Coed)
Shift 1-(Sa)8am-3pm (Su)8am-3pm
Shift 2- (Sa)3pm-11pm (Sa)3pm-11pm
Dresden (Male)
Shift 1-(Sa)10am-6pm EOW (Su)10am-6pm EOW
Scotts Hill (Male)
Shift 1- (Sa)9am-9pm (Su)9am-9pm
Bonnie Brae (Male)
Shift 1-(Sa)8am-9pm (Su)8am-9pm
- Minimum age: 21 years old
- Current Certified Medication Technician (CMT), verifiable through the MBON, 1-year DDA client experience
- Current MD driver’s license w/acceptable driving record (no more than 2 points) and 2 years of driving experience
- Must have access to your own vehicle with valid insurance (may be required to use your own vehicle to transport individuals as needed)
- Sensitivity to Jewish Culture
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CPR & First Aid
Preferred:
- A valid Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification from Dimensional Health Care Associates, Inc
- DDA Trainings such as: BPS, OSHA, etc.
What do we have to offer?
- Vacation leave offered for any shifts of 20+ hrs./wk.
- Health plus other benefits offered for any shifts of 30+ hrs./wk.
- Vision and Dental offered for any shifts of 20+ hrs./wk.
- 401(k) retirement plan offered for any shifts of 20+ hrs./wk.
- Paid training
- Free JCC Membership (taxes apply) offered for any shifts of 20+ hrs.
JCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All opportunities at JCS are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of criminal background clearances, drug test, and degree and/or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.
Other details
- Job Family JCS
- Pay Type Hourly
- 5750 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA