Direct Support Professional (Adult)

Spurwink; Limerick (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Retirement Account with Matching

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Program Eligible

Paid Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Discounts on hotels, electronics, auto

Job summary

Spurwink in Limerick, ME is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with developmental disabilities in our residential homes. You will help with daily living, meals, personal care, and community activities, while promoting independence and positive relationships.

We value compassionate, reliable team players and offer flexible per diem schedules, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record as per Spurwink policy.
• Reliable, compassionate and flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, including activities of daily living and personal care.
• Assist with meals, household upkeep and transportation to community events.
• Support clients in developing interpersonal skills and positive relationships; administer medications as needed.

Job description

Spurwink is hiring hard-working candidates like you to become Direct Support Professionals at their facility in Limerick.

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 Per Diem schedule.

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:

• 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.