Direct Support Professional (DSP) - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Paycom - ATS; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid travel time

Paid time off

Within 30 miles of home

No vaccine requirement

Work/life balance

Training provided at no cost

Ongoing job-specific trainings

Employee Assistance Program

401K Retirement

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Waterville, ME is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide Community Support, Community Membership and Home Support services to adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism. The DSP ensures safe, quality delivery of services aligned with each client’s plan of care.

Travel within a 30-mile radius is required; weekend hours may be needed. The role requires a Maine driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and a high school diploma with DSP certification, plus basic

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Driver's license (Maine)

Email access

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DSP certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Waterville - Waterville, ME 04901, Education Level: High School, Salary 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

Qualifications: Position 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

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