Direct Support Professional - Adult Program - Float

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short

Long Term Disability

Retirement Account with Matching

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

Tuition Reimbursement

UNE Master of Social Work Tuition Reim

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Discounts for Health Plan Enrollees

Job summary

Spurwink seeks a Direct Support Professional - Float to support adults with intellectual disabilities, administer medications, and assist with daily living in multiple program locations.

Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to travel are required; training and benefits are provided. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth within Spurwink.

Qualifications

• Must complete CDS curriculum within the first six months of employment.
• Obtain CRMA certification within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, including medication administration, ADLs, and personal care.
• Assist with community integration and provide positive behavioral supports.
• Support program locations as needed and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRMA certification within 90 days

CDS curriculum completion within six months

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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:

• 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.