Direct Support Professional - Community Living

Independence Association, Inc.; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

Career advancement

DSP trainings

Stipend for first certificate

Job summary

Independence Association in the midcoast region seeks a Direct Support Professional to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live as independently as possible. You will support individuals in their home, at work, and in the community, helping with personal care, transportation, meals, and daily activities.

This daytime role Monday–Friday with varies hours offers $18.25–$20.75 per hour, weekly pay, and benefits including PTO, health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), and paid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensed driver is preferred.
• Experience in caregiving is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engagement in activities at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal care, transportation, and daily living tasks.
• Observe, document, and report daily activities and progress.
• Assist with medications as needed (CRMA training available).

Skills

Companionship

Communication

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a caregiver? Enjoy making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Come work for Independence Association, where our workers stay over 7 years on average! Our agency has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the midcoast region for almost 60 years!

Working as a Direct Support Professional, you will be making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a feel good vocation! You will support individuals to be their most independent self in the home, on the job, and in their community. You will work with individuals in their own home to facilitate growth and achieve his/her highest level of independence. This includes assisting with personal care, transportation, household management, decision making, food preparation/nutrition, financial management and health care. You will build lasting relationships through community outings, functional activities, and daily companionship!

This position is Monday thru Friday, daytime hours. Hours may vary depending on needs.

Pay is $18.25 -$20.75 per hour

WE PAY WEEKLY!

Direct Support Professional Duties

• Providing companionship, conversation, and engagement in activities, both in the home and in the community
• Assisting with care needs (bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, cleaning, eating)
• Transportation to appointments and activities
• Observing, documenting, and reporting data on daily activities
• Administering medications (paid CRMA classes available to staff with 6 months longevity)

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Health reimbursement, vision, dental, and life insurance options
• 401k
• Career advancement opportunities (we like to promote from within!)
• Paid trainings for DSP certificate, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care and CRMA
• $500 stipend awarded to all first time Direct Support Professionals who receive their certificate within 3 months

Vaccinations Required

Independence Association is considered a health care agency. All staff must show proof of flu, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccination.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Licensed driver (preferred)
• Previous caregiving experience (preferred, but not required)
• Ability to physically assist individuals and lift up to 50 lbs
• Willing to assist individuals with varying physical and mental abilities