Direct Support Professional-PS (Olney)
Company: The Arc Montgomery County
Location: Derwood
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Schedule Monday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Thursday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Friday:
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: OFF For a
limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive
payments totaling up to $1000.00! Please visit the Employee
Benefits page on our website for more details. The Arc Montgomery
County's Inclusive Living Services—Personal Supports has a vacancy
for a Part Time Direct Support Professional who will be responsible
for providing support, guidance, and supervision to the people
being supported who are living in their own homes/apartments.
Typical support is provided to the people we support based on their
service funding plan and individual plan. Depending on each
individual’s needs, maximizing life skills while promoting
community inclusion may require different levels of support.
Customized personal support makes it possible for adults with
disabilities to live independently or to remain in their family
home. The intensity of services provided range from drop-in support
of a few hours to hands-on supervision for several hours each week.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalency, or
at least 18 years of age with one year of experience. Valid US
driver's license. Must pass a 6th grade math and reading test in
English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses. Effective
verbal & written communication and computer skills Ability to read
and write fluently in English and have good understanding of the
English language Ability to assist people with activities of daily
living, including personal care Ability to lift and carry up to 50
pounds with assistance Ability to withstand prolonged of standing
or walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and
pushing Pay Rate: $20.00-$21.01 per hour depending on education and
experience. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled
Keywords: The Arc Montgomery County, Bethesda , Direct Support Professional-PS (Olney), Healthcare , Derwood, Maryland
