Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Assistance Plus; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid travel time

Paid time off

Work within 30 miles of your home

No vaccine requirement

Work/life balance

Training provided at no cost

Ongoing job-specific trainings

Job summary

Assistance Plus in Waterville, ME is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities and autism in community and home settings.

The role requires travel within 30 miles, weekend availability, and DSP certification; you will support clients according to their plan of care and help them access community activities and resources.

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.
• Entry level computer experience and access to email/internet.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the client\'s plan of care drives all service activities.
• Ensure the safety of clients in home and community settings.
• Assist clients in exploring employment through community activities and resources.
• Provide Community Membership services centered on client interests and plan of care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Entry level computer experience

Access to email/internet

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DSP certification

Job description

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 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

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver's license
• Must be 17 years 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.