Direct Support Counselor - JCS - SN Residential-General

Jewish Community Services

Jewish Community Services

Legal, Customer Service
Baltimore, MD, USA
USD 17-20 / hour
Posted on Oct 14, 2025

Jewish Community Services (JCS) is a comprehensive human service agency that provides a broad range of services that meet the diverse, multi-dimensional needs of individuals and families throughout Central Maryland. Join our team of professionals as we work to create a community in which every person is able to achieve his or her highest quality of life and well-being.

Residential Direct Support Counselor/Medical Appointment Specialist responsibilities include providing personal care including housekeeping; lifting, transferring, bathing, administrating medication, meal preparations, and performing general household duties as well as community integration (i.e. transporting individuals to doctor appointments advocates on behalf of the individual and provides medical professionals with accurate information, grocery shopping, and recreational activities).

Floater positions available at 40 hours per week. Open availability required.

Kalton (Male)
Shift 1- (Sa)8am-3pm (Su)8am-3pm
Shift 2- (Sa)9am-3pm (Su)9am-3pm
Shift 3- (Sa)3pm-11pm (Su)3pm-11pm
Shift 4- (Sa)3pm-11pm (Su)3pm-11pm
Woodcourt (Male)
Shift 1- (Su) 11pm-9am
Shift 2- (Sa)3pm-11pm (Su)3pm-11pm
Duncannon (Female)
Shift 1- (Sa)10am-7pm (Sa)10am-7pm
Shift 2- (Sa)3pm-11pm (Sa)3pm-11pm
Shift 3- (M)4pm-9pm (Tu)4pm-9pm (W)4pm-9pm (Th)4pm-9pm (F)4pm-9pm
Dresden (Male)
Shift 1- (Sa)8am-4pm (Su)8am-4pm
Shift 2- (Sa)4pm-11pm (Sa)4pm-11pm
Shift 3- (Th) 11pm-9:00am (Fr)11pm-9:00am (Sa)11pm-9am
Shift 4- (Sa) 10am-6pm EOW (Su) 10am-6pmEOW
Shamrock (Male)
Shift 1- (Su)9am-3pm
Shift 2- (Sa) 10am-7pm (Su) 10am-7pm
Shift 3-(Sa)4pm-11pm (Su)3pm-11pm
Shift 4- (M)9am-3pm, (Tu)9am-3pm, (W)9am-3pm, (Th)9am-3pm, (F)9am-3pm
Shift 5-(M)4pm-9pm (Tu)4pm-9pm (W)4pm-9pm (Th)4pm-9pm (F)4pm-9pm
Shift 6- (Su) 11pm-9:00am
Bonnie Brae (Male)
Shift 1-(Su)8am-3pm
Shift 2- (Su) 11pm-9:30am

Shift 3- (Sa)3pm-9pm EOW (Su)3pm-9pm

Bland (Female)
Shift 1- (Sa)8am-11pm EOW (Su)8am-11pm EOW
  • Minimum age: 21 years old
  • Current Certified Medication Technician (CMT), verifiable through the MBON, 1-year DDA client experience
  • Current MD driver’s license w/acceptable driving record (no more than 2 points) and 2 years of driving experience
  • Must have access to your own vehicle with valid insurance (may be required to use your own vehicle to transport individuals as needed)
  • Sensitivity to Jewish Culture
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • CPR & First Aid

Pay Range- $17.00- $20.00

Preferred:

  • A valid Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification from Dimensional Health Care Associates, Inc
  • DDA Trainings such as: BPS, OSHA, etc.

What do we have to offer?

  • Vacation leave offered for any shifts of 20+ hrs./wk.
  • Health plus other benefits offered for any shifts of 30+ hrs./wk.
  • Vision and Dental offered for any shifts of 20+ hrs./wk.
  • 401(k) retirement plan offered for any shifts of 20+ hrs./wk.
  • Paid training
  • Free JCC Membership offered for any shifts of 20+ hrs.


JCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All opportunities at JCS are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of criminal background clearances, drug test, and degree and/or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.