Compassionate Community Support Specialist

Assistance Plus; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

401K Retirement

Job summary

Assistance-Plus seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to deliver community and home-based services for adults with developmental disabilities or autism. The DSP ensures safe, approved service delivery within the client plan of care and travels within a 30-mile radius, including weekend shifts.

A Maine driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and DSP certification preferred; basic computer skills and access to

Qualifications

• Requires basic computer use with email/internet access.
• DSP certification or equivalent preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties to ensure client plan of care drives activities.
• Maintain client safety at home and in the community.
• Assist clients in engaging in community activities and resources.
• Transport clients within a 30 mile radius as needed.
• Support work on weekends as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Email access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DSP certification

Job description

Assistance-Plus seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to deliver community and home-based services for adults with developmental disabilities or autism. The DSP ensures safe, approved service delivery within the client plan of care and travels within a 30-mile radius, including weekend shifts.

A Maine driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and DSP certification preferred; basic computer skills and access to