Direct Support Professional - Adult Program - Float

Spurwink Services; Limerick (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short

Long Term Disability

Retirement Account with Matching

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid Training Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Discounts on Various Plans

Job summary

Spurwink Services in Maine seeks a Direct Support Professional to support adults with intellectual disabilities across program sites. You will assist with daily living, medication administration, and behavioral supports, acting as a positive role model.

Flexible float shifts and travel between locations are required; current driver’s license with clean record is needed. Training provided, CRMA/CDS steps required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Must complete CDS curriculum within the first six months of employment.
• CRMA certification within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• All applicants must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRMA certification within 90 days

CDS curriculum completion within six months

Driver's license with clean driving record

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Adult Program - Float

#174

Limerick, Maine, United States

Job Summary

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.

The Direct Support Professional - Float (Special Assignment Worker) pays $19.00 per hour.

This position requires a flexibility in scheduling that will change based on the needs of the program. In this position you will cover various program locations and is dependent on the need to fill critical shortages within that location. You must be willing to travel to different program locations and be comfortable working with a variety of clients and staff. Flexing your schedule as the program needs change is required.

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

Must complete CDS curriculum within the first six months of employment and obtain CRMA certification within 90 days of employment. High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience as a DSP is preferred, but not 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

• 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
• 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.

EEO is the Law

Location(s)

317 Foss Rd, Limerick , Maine 4048 , United States

Salary Range

$19.00