Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Bridges Home & Community Services; Maine; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training opportunities

Paid time off

CPR/ First Aid

Health benefits (after eligibility)

Paid travel between clients

24/7 access to a supervisor

EAP

Job summary

Bridges Home & Community Services in Maine is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals in living fulfilling, independent lives in Kennebec County.

The role offers flexible scheduling, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on every shift. High school or equivalent required; caregiving experience preferred but not required; background check required.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Required).
• Caregiving: Preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities such as meal preparation, personal care, and household tasks.
• Assist individuals with community outings, appointments, and recreational activities.
• Encourage skill-building, independence, and personal goals.
• Provide companionship, structure, and positive support throughout the day.

Job description

Make a Difference. Have Fun. Build a Career You’re Proud Of.

Do you want a job where your work truly matters—and no two days are the same? Bridges Home & Community Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for an immediate need in Kennebec County, Maine to support individuals in living fulfilling, independent lives.

As a DSP, your shift might include:

• Supporting daily activities such as meal preparation, personal care, and household tasks
• Assisting individuals with community outings, appointments, and recreational activities
• Encouraging skill-building, independence, and personal goals
• Providing companionship, structure, and positive support throughout the day

At Bridges Home & Community Services, you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every single shift.

What We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Differential pay
• Paid travel between clients
• 24/7 access to a supervisor
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Free DSP training if not yet certified
• CPR/ First Aid
• Discounted AAA services
• Health benefits (after eligibility is met)

Pay range based on experience: $18.50-$19.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: Preferred but not necessary

All employees must consent to a full background and driving record check prior to employment.

Job Types: Per Diem

Bridges Home & Community Services is fully committed to ensuring equal opportunity and equal consideration to all applicants and employees in the recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, or termination of employment and all other terms and conditions of employment. Accordingly, the terms and conditions of employment will be based on an applicant’s qualifications, relevant experiences, job performance, conduct, and competence. No applicant for employment or current employee will be treated less favorably than other employees or applicants by reason of race, color, religion, gender, national origins, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or any other status protected by law.

Pay: $18.50 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person