Direct Support Professional (DSP)

LEE RESIDENTIAL CARE; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package

Supportive team

Purpose-driven work

Meaningful relationships

Job summary

Lee Residential Care, LLC is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Penobscot County team. We offer flexible scheduling, including hourly shifts, awake overnights, and live-in opportunities, supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

Full training is provided; no experience required. We value compassionate, dependable individuals who can work independently and stay alert during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to pass background checks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable and compassionate; able to work independently.
• Overnight roles require staying awake and alert.
• Live-in roles require comfort living in a shared home environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with independent living skills.
• Assist with daily routines (meals, housekeeping, hygiene, personal care).
• Provide emotional support and encouragement.
• Support community engagement and appointments.
• Monitor safety and wellbeing, including overnight shifts.
• Respond to nighttime needs and complete routine checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively with team members for continuity of care.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Strong communication

Background checks

Work independently

Overnight awake

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Flexible Schedules (Hourly, Overnight)

Lee Residential Care, LLC – Penobscot County, ME

Hiring multiple candidates. Flexible hours. Paid training. Meaningful work.

Lee Residential Care is looking for compassionate, dependable people to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). We offer flexible scheduling options—including hourly shifts, awake overnights, and live‑in opportunities—supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

If you want a role where you can make a real difference every day, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with independent living skills
• Assist with daily routines (meals, housekeeping, hygiene, personal care)
• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and problem‑solving guidance
• Support community engagement, social activities, and appointments
• Monitor safety and wellbeing, including staying awake and alert during overnight shifts
• Respond to nighttime needs and complete routine checks (overnight roles)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment
• Complete documentation accurately and on time
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care

Available Schedules

We offer multiple DSP roles to fit your lifestyle. Most positions follow a 12‑hour shift model, rotating 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next—giving you built‑in overtime as part of your regular schedule!

We offer both day shifts (7am–7pm) and overnight shifts (7pm–7am) to match your availability and preferences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass required background checks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, compassionate, and able to work independently
• For overnight roles: ability to stay awake and alert
• For live‑in roles: comfort living and working in a shared home environment

No experience required — we provide paid training and certification.

• Paid training & certifications
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Supportive team environment
• Purpose‑driven work that makes a real impact
• Opportunities to build meaningful, lasting relationships

About Us

Lee Residential Care is committed to providing high‑quality, person‑centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our team values compassion, respect, and creating a home‑like environment where our members can thrive.

Lee Residential Care is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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