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Direct support professional-Part time

Athelas Institute, Inc.·Columbia, Maryland

$19 - $19/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Direct support professional-Part time · $19 - $19/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -30% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Columbia, Maryland ($27.00/hr)
  • 42 similar openings in the Columbia area · median $27.00/hr
$17.00/hr · lowesthighest · $60.00/hr
this role: $18.81/hrmedian $27.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Columbia, Maryland rates. This role sits in the 27th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 30% below the Columbia, Maryland median for nursing roles.

The Direct Support Professional provides essential assistance, mentoring, and coaching to supported persons in areas such as daily living, personal care, and community integration. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, administering medications, and ensuring a safe, respectful living environment.

Job Title

  • Direct
  • Support
  • Professional-Residential
  • Services
  • Department:
  • Residential (Dalton)
  • Locations:
  • Howard
  • County (Columbia)
  • Schedule: Sat and Sun 8am-4pm, Sat and Sun 4pm-10pm

Hourly Rate

$18.81 Position Overview: A Direct Support Professional plays an integral role in a supported person’s life. The DSP will provide assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching in many life areas such as activities of daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation. The DSP will assist the supported person in enjoying the life that they want to live and increasing their quality of life by providing excellent services. Essential Job Functions:

Provide direct support, interaction and supervision of the supported persons, inclusive of all daily needs (meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs and medication administration)

Complete all state and agency required documentation in accordance with stated guidelines and deadlines.

Maintains positive, professional working relationships

Onsite duties required may include general household tasks. Maintain living environment in accordance with COMAR and Health Dept. standards.

DSP will support person in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan (if applicable), and Nursing Care Plan.

Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Administer and document medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements. All medication is completed through an eMAR. Medication administration follows the DDA nursing delegation model.

Provide transportation via company vehicles to supported persons. DSP must have current Driver’s License and meet the agency driving requirements.

DSP must complete all required and assigned trainings. CPR / First Aid, Mandt Systems, medication technician certification must be refreshed within timelines and certification must have current status.

Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings.

Check, and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Preferred qualifications include experience with IDD/DD populations and certifications in CPR, First Aid, and medication administration.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • CPR
  • Transportation
  • Community integration
  • First aid
  • Medication administration
  • Person-centered planning
  • Personal care
  • Electronic systems
  • Behavior support
  • Life skills coaching
  • Direct support
  • Nursing care plan implementation
  • Dignity and respect
  • Mandt systems

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $19/hr
Location
Columbia, Maryland
Posted
Aug 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Athelas Institute, Inc.

Athelas Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was created in 1976 to inspire and enrich the lives of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Our mission: “Providing opportunities for growth and personal accomplishment to individuals with Intellectual...

IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePublic Company
Size201-500 employees
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Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.

Treat everyone with dignity and respect at all times, the DSP must provide opportunities for the supported person to engage in decision making, and daily planning.

All other duties that may be requested by Operations Manager and Division Direct

Education

  • High
  • School
  • Diploma or
  • Equivalent (GED)
  • Training and
  • Experience: Preferred DDA core competencies, Mandt Systems Training, CPR / First Aid, MTTP Experience working with people with IDD/DD preferred but not required.
  • Physical
  • Requirements: Person must be able to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours. Person must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more based on assigned supported person (using health and safety lifting / turning techniques or assistive devices). Person must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Benefits

Health: Health, Vision, Dental, supplemental coverage through Aflac. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Incentives: Company Paid: Short / Long Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Flexible Spending Account, Sunny Day Fund Work-Life Balance: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty Financial: 403B plan, Employee Credit Union (SECU) Training: Paid DDA and new hire training's, Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification Paid Medication Administration Training (If applicable) *Benefit eligibility is dependent on Full or Part time status Please Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. All working hours and location may be subject to change

Market context

Maryland nursing roles favor outpatient RN experience

In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.

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