Direct Support Professional (Adult)

Spurwink; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Retirement Match

Scholarships ME CC

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Program

Paid Training

Career Advancement

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Spurwink in Gorham, Maine is hiring Direct Support Professionals to help adults with intellectual disabilities. You will learn to deliver care, support daily living activities, and foster positive relationships with family and peers.

Duties include medication administration, personal care, community integration, and applying positive behavioral supports. Training is provided with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing and able to provide personal care to all genders.
• Must maintain a valid drivers 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.
• Provide positive behavioral supports and help clients build relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spurwink is hiring hard-working candidates like you to become a Direct Support Professional in Gorham. We have varying schedules available at this location.

DSP's learn to deliver care to adults with intellectual disabilities and jumpstart a fulfilling career with plenty of opportunity for advancement. They will help clients develop and strengthen interpersonal and coping skills, while guiding them in creating positive relationships with family and peers. In this role, Direct Support Professionals serve as an invaluable role model to adults with disabilities.

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. Must be willing and able to provide personal care to all genders. 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.