Direct Support Professional (DSP) Floater
Penn Mar 2021Maryland, United States
Posted January 9, 2026
41820 - 41820 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Penn-Mar Human Services, established in 1981, is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live courageously and achieve their best lives. Across Maryland and Pennsylvania, the organization serves nearly 2,000 individuals each year through a comprehensive suite of programs that include community living, day learning, customized employment, family and peer support, and respite care. Penn-Mar’s distinctive approach blends evidence‑based vocational training with deeply personalized support services, fostering inclusion and independence within community‑based settings. By integrating residential care, vocational support, and family‑centered resources, the organization creates a holistic ecosystem that enables clients to thrive in their own communities.
Job Description
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide support and care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include light housework, personal care, transportation, and behavioral support.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of DSP experience
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Valid Driver’s License with 2 years of consecutive driving experience
- Ability to pass pre-employment background/physical/TB/drug screenings
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Paid vacation days
- Holiday pay
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403b retirement plan