Celebrate Independence is a Certified DDA Provider offering direct support staff options to individuals with disabilities participating in self-direction. We are currently hiring one-to-one direct support staff to provide Personal Support Services (Enhanced), Community Development Services, On-going Job Support, and Respite Services to individuals across multiple counties across Maryland. If you have professional, personal, or volunteer experience working with individuals with disabilities and have a passion for supporting others, we want to hear from you! Please fill out the Employment Application Form and someone from our team will contact you.

Responsibilities of Personal Support Staff :

Personal Support Staff provide individualized support to encourage participants’ independence in their homes and communities. Tasks include but are not limited to activities of daily living, transportation, shopping, community access, and social activities as outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.

Responsibilities of Community Development Staff :

Community Development Staff provide individuals with access and opportunities to participate in community-based activities that are meaningful and support building and strengthening social connections, socialization, life-long learning, recreation, and personal development as outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.

Responsibilities of On-going Job Support Staff:

On-going Job Support Staff are responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in maintaining and thriving in employment that aligns with their vocational goals. This includes providing continuous on-the-job coaching, teaching new job tasks, navigating workplace relationships with co-workers and supervisors, ensuring workplace safety, and proactively identifying and overcoming barriers to long-term employment stability as outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.

Responsibilities of Respite Staff:

Respite staff provide supervision for health and safety while primary caregivers are not able to be present. Staff are expected to provide individualized support to encourage participants’ independence in their homes and communities. Tasks may include but are not limited to activities of daily living, transportation, shopping, community access, and social activities as outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.