Direct Support Professional At Makom, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve the quality of life they aspire to live. If you are a passionate professional and eager to make a meaningful difference in the IDD community, we want to meet you! For over 40 years, we have been leaders in delivering innovative services and support to individuals with IDD across Maryland and Virginia. Our team of over 450 professionals is united by a shared commitment to fostering a workplace culture that’s defined by our core values—Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Self-determination. Those guiding principles frame our embrace of diversity, equity, and belonging. At Makom, you’ll become a key part of meeting our transformative mission while working in a community that values your individuality, expertise, and aspirations. The Role: We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our dynamic team. As a DSP, you will play a critical role in ensuring individuals with IDD lead self-determined, meaningful, and fulfilling lives as they engage their communities in pursuit of a quality of life to which they aspire. Responsibilities:
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Our Culture: We cultivate a culture rooted in care, growth, and shared success, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, and Self-Determination. These guiding principles define how we approach, we invest in our team, by providing opportunities for professional development, promoting well-being, supporting one another, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. We are a culture inspired by a future where individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have the same options and opportunities for a well-lived life as all other members of the community. Together, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels included, valued, empowered, entrepreneurial, and inspired to succeed. We also recognize that failure is part of how we learn. At Makom, failure is not fatal unless we want it to be. And, we commit to ‘failing forward’, always seeking to learn from our inevitable mistakes, to grow, and to flourish. We can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve as part of the Makom team! What We Offer:
At Makom, you’ll have the chance to be part of a transformative mission while working in a community that values your individuality, expertise, and aspirations. Together, we create meaningful changes. Join Us: If you are ready to bring your passion, skills, and dedication to an organization committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply and become part of the Makom family. Together, we’ll continue to innovate, empower, and inspire. A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional: https://bit.ly/492sX7L https://bit.ly/49j5TBN Commitment to EEO: We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, competitive wages and that celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. |