Direct Support Professional

Living Innovations Support Services; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Vision and dental

Paid time off

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Living Innovations is seeking compassionateDirect Support Professionals (DSPs) to empower adults with IDD to lead fulfilling lives in their homes and communities. You will provide daily living assistance, transportation, and support for social activities, with full training provided.

We value reliability, empathy, and a willingness to learn, offering a signing bonus, mileage reimbursement, health/dental coverage, PTO, and professional development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Attitude: patient, caring, and positive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with individuals with IDD.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver’s license with vehicle insurance & registration.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to pass background checks and provide 2 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance (dressing, meals, personal care).
• Provide transportation to appointments and community activities.
• Encourage participation in social activities and hobbies.
• Help individuals develop life skills and achieve goals.
• Foster a positive environment that promotes independence and dignity.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Rapport building

Adaptability

Reliability

Driver's license & vehicle

References

Background checks

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Augusta Office - Augusta, ME 04330, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly, Some jobs are just a paycheck. Living Innovations jobs are more than that. It’s a paycheck plus meaningful work. Sound like you?

Living Innovations is seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join us as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you’ll empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to lead rich, fulfilling lives within their homes and communities. If you are reliable, empathetic, and eager to help others reach their full potential, you’ll thrive in our supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned pro or looking to start something new, we want to hear from you. Full training is provided.

In this role, you will:

• Provide daily living assistance with tasks like dressing, meal preparation, and personal hygiene.
• Provide transportation to appointments and community outings.
• Encourage participation in social activities and hobbies.
• Help individuals develop life skills and achieve their goals.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment that promotes independence and dignity.

Benefits Include:

• $500 Sign on bonus
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Full time status= 30+ hours per week.
• Health Insurance/Vision and Dental benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• The satisfaction of making a real difference!

Qualifications: Qualifications

• A patient, caring, and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build rapport and trust with individuals with IDD.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to individual needs.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state issued driver’s license, current vehicle insurance declaration and vehicle registration.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• The ability to pass comprehensive background checks per state and company regulations/policies
• Must be able to provide 2 professional references.