Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Assistance-Plus; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid travel time

Paid time off

Training provided

401K Retirement

Job summary

Assistance Plus is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Skowhegan, ME to support adults with developmental disabilities and autism. Travel within a 30-mile radius and weekend shifts are required; high school diploma or equivalent and DSP certification are preferred/required.

The role involves transporting clients and delivering community/home-based services with a focus on safety and client plans. Salary is listed as hourly range, with benefits including mileage reimbursement and paid time

Qualifications

• Proof of vehicle insurance and a valid Maine driver's license.
• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• DSP certification required.
• Entry level computer experience and access to email/internet.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the clients plan of care drives all service activities.
• Ensuring the safety of the clients while in their home and community.
• Assisting clients in exploring employment through community activities and resources.
• Providing Community Membership services centered on the client's interests and plan of care.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DSP certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Skowhegan - Skowhegan, ME 04976Education Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.75 - $18.00 Hourly

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) carries out services that focus on the specific needs of adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism by providing Community Support, Community Membership, or Home Support services. The DSP will ensure the quality and safe delivery of approved community and home-based services as outlined in the Support or Comprehensive Waivers.

This position will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home and will transport clients in their communities.

The ability to work weekend hours is required for this position.

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the clients plan of care drives all service activities
• Ensuring the safety of the clients while in their home and community
• Assisting clients in exploring and pursuing areas of interest in employment by accessing community activities and resources for Community Support and Community Membership only
• Ensuring Community Membership services are provided in the clients community and are centered around the clients individual interests and plan of care
• Performing other duties as assigned

QualificationsPosition Requirements:

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver's license
• Must be 17years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• DSP certification
• Entry level computer experience and must have access to email/internet

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid travel time
• Paid time off
• Working within 30 miles of your home
• No vaccine requirement
• Work/life balance
• We train you initially for the position at no cost to you
• We continue to offer your job specific trainings at no cost to you
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement

Assistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.