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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Opportunity Builders Community 1:1 Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Edgewater, Maryland

Do you enjoy the freedom of working out in the community, never going into an office, having flexible hours, and helping others? Then working with OBI as a one-to-one Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the job for you! Interested candidates will need to be active in the community and enjoy assisting others in exploring their communities and accessing activities of interest. There are varying hours for this position, which can be full-time or part-time.

“Christy” is a very friendly, articulate, and compassionate young lady who lives in Edgewater, Maryland. She is looking for someone to assist her Monday through Friday as she participates in community activities. Christy enjoys taking classes at Anne Arundel Community College, going swimming, and making wreaths that she donates to local charities. Because of her disabilities, she needs someone to assist her with her mobility and physical tasks, and she would like help in finding volunteer and/or paid employment opportunities. She generally prefers daytime supports, but someone with the flexibility to work later on days when she may be in class, would be a bonus!

*The name of the individual referenced above has been changed for privacy purposes.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (may include personal experience from having a family member or member(s) with a disability) preferred.

  • High School diploma or GED required.

  • Valid Driver’s license with no more than 3 points on record, at least 1 year of driving experience.

  • Valid vehicle insurance with OBI’s required minimum coverage.

  • Vehicle that meets OBI safety standards to transport participants.

  • Ability to perform and meet job and physical requirements, based on the needs of the individual being supported.

  • Ability to enter required documentation into agency database and state’s billing system.

  • Ability to use basic data-entry, email, and telephonic technology.

  • Able to perform with autonomy, as well as in a team-oriented environment.

  • Effective problem-solving skills. 

    Thank you for considering Opportunity Builders, Inc. (OBI) for a positive career change! OBI is looking for enthusiastic and caring people to join our team in supporting youth and adults with disabilities while they learn, work, and pursue their paths to personal success.​ As one of the oldest and premier disability service providers in Anne Arundel County, OBI supports people with a person-centered approach and by building relationships within the community. Our employees enjoy an amazing total rewards program, including, employee referral bonuses, mileage reimbursement, cell phone stipend, monetary employment anniversary incentives, and 100% company paid individual health benefits for full time-employees.

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