Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Assistance Plus; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

401K Retirement

Job summary

Assistance-Plus seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to deliver community and home-based services for adults with developmental disabilities or autism. The DSP ensures safe, approved service delivery within the client plan of care and travels within a 30-mile radius, including weekend shifts.

A Maine driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and DSP certification preferred; basic computer skills and access to

Qualifications

• Requires basic computer use with email/internet access.
• DSP certification or equivalent preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties to ensure client plan of care drives activities.
• Maintain client safety at home and in the community.
• Assist clients in engaging in community activities and resources.
• Transport clients within a 30 mile radius as needed.
• Support work on weekends as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Email access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DSP certification

Job description

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 activitiesEnsuring the safety of the clients while in their home and communityAssisting clients in exploring and pursuing areas of interest in employment by accessing community activities and resources for Community Support and Community Membership onlyEnsuring Community Membership services are provided in the clients community and are centered around the clients individual interests and plan of carePerforming other duties as assignedPosition Requirements:Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver's licenseMust be 17 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredDSP certificationEntry level computer experience and must have access to email/internetBenefits:Mileage reimbursementFlexible schedulePaid travel timePaid time offWorking within 30 miles of your homeNo vaccine requirementWork/life balanceWe train you initially for the position at no cost to youWe continue to offer your job specific trainings at no cost to youEmployee Assistance Program401K RetirementAssistance 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.