Direct Support Professional (Adult)

Spurwink; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance & Disability

Retirement with match

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

UNE Master of Social Work tuition 25%

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Training and supervision

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Same day pay

Discounts program

Job summary

Spurwink in Lewiston, ME is seeking caring Direct Support Professionals to help adults living in our residential homes. DSPs support daily living, assist with meals, personal care, and transportation to community events, and serve as positive role models.

The role offers full-time employment, competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career advancement. You will work with adults with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury, helping them build relationships and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, including medication administration and activities of daily living.
• Assist with community integration and delivering positive behavioral supports.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 full-time position.

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:

• 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 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.