Direct Support Professional (Adult)

Spurwink; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Employer-paid life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Training

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Spurwink is hiring Direct Support Professionals in the Portland area to help adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes. You will support daily living activities, promote independence, and model positive relationships with family and peers.

This full-time position requires availability for specified shifts and offers strong benefits and growth opportunities. Join Spurwink to deliver compassionate care, receive training, and advance within a supportive organization that values

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; DSP and CRMA certifications required.
• Current driver's license and clean driving record as per Spurwink policy.
• Flexibility to work the specified shifts listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes.
• Medication administration and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Community integration and delivering positive behavioral supports.
• Serve as a role model and support relationships with family and peers.

Skills

Medication administration

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRMA certification

Job description

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

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. This full time position requires availability for the following shifts: Wednesday 10a-8p, Thursday 8a-8p, and Friday 10a-8p.

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. DSP and CRMA certifications required. 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.