Residential DSP – Taneytown and Westminster, MD (Part Time)
- Part-time
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $20.07 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Maryland post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $18–$20.07, across 17 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Maryland earn a median of $18.29 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Taneytown, MD
$20.07/hour + $2.00 weekend differential
Are you looking to make a real difference? The Arc Carroll County is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small residential home setting.
Available Shifts
What You’ll Do
- Support individuals in a community living residential home
- Create and implement innovative, engaging, and meaningful daily routines and activities
- Assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping
- Provide personal care, medication administration, and mobility support as needed
- Provide transportation and support community access
- Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment
- Complete required documentation and follow agency and state guidelines
Pay & Benefits
- Paid Sick Time
- 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire)
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Credit Union membership
- No experience required – paid training provided!
- DSP certification program with potential bonuses of $1,000–$1,500 in your first year and annually thereafter
Requirements
- 18+ years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid U.S. driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked
- Ability to pass background, drug, and driving record checks
- Computer and keyboarding skills
- Ability to complete required training courses, including CPR, First Aid, Med Tech Certification, and other DDA-mandated training
- Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs frequently and assist with transfers
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing
- Ability to assist with wheelchair handling, transfers, and securing individuals safely in vehicles
Help create a supportive home where people can thrive - apply today!
From Arc of Carroll County's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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