Direct Support Professional (Adult)

Spurwink; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Retirement Account with Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Eligible

Paid Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Discounts — Various

Job summary

Spurwink is hiring Direct Support Professionals at their facilities in Biddeford and Saco to deliver care to adults with intellectual disabilities and help them develop skills in interpersonal and coping abilities.

The role includes assisting with daily living, medication administration, and providing positive behavioral supports, with shifts that vary by position/location and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, including medication administration and personal care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and community integration, serving as a positive role model.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Spurwink is hiring hard-working candidates like you to become Direct Support Professionals at their facilities in Biddeford and Saco.

Learn to deliver care to adults with intellectual disabilities and jumpstart a fulfilling career with plenty of opportunity for advancement. 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. Typical shifts will differ depending upon position/location. We have varying schedules available.

DUTIES:

Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, including 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:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• 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.

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