Direct Support Professional (Adult)

Spurwink; Limerick; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Retirement Account with Matching

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Quality Supervision and Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexibility of Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Health Plan Enrollees – Discounts

Job summary

Spurwink is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with developmental disabilities in our residential homes in Limerick. You will support daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement under a per diem schedule. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Competitive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a generous time-off policy accompany this role at Spurwink.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, including activities of daily living and personal care.
• Administer medications and assist with community integration and monitoring.
• Support positive behavioral strategies and help clients develop interpersonal skills and relationships.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spurwink is hiring hard-working candidates like you to become Direct Support Professionals at their facility in Limerick.

We\'re looking for caring compassionate people to help the adults who live in our residential homes. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) care for people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury. Duties include helping to cook meals, household upkeep, assisting clients with personal hygiene and interpersonal skills, as well as transporting clients to community events. Help clients develop and strengthen interpersonal and coping skills while guiding them in creating positive relationships with family and peers. In this role, you will serve as an invaluable role model to adults with disabilities.

This is a Per Diem schedule.

Duties

Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, to include medication administration, assisting with activities of daily living and personal care, community integration and providing positive behavioral supports.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. All applicants must maintain a current driver\'s license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink\'s Driving policy.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability


• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)


• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program


• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program


• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• Flexibility of Schedules


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Opportunity for Same Day Pay


• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $16.00 - $16.80 per hour