Direct Support Professional (DSP) & CRMA

MaineGuide; Scarborough (ME); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

1 Floating Holiday

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5%

Wellness Program

Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

EAP Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Verizon Discount

Job summary

Woodfords Family Services in Scarborough, ME is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our Residential Services Program. This full-time role (36-40 hours per week) supports adults with autism and developmental disabilities to live independently and participate in community activities.

As a DSP/CRMA caregiver, you work with a treatment team and individuals to promote daily living skills, health monitoring, and transportation, while helping them reach personal goals in a supportive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or successful completion of the full DSP course within 6 months of hire.
• CRMA Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Support in Self-care Tasks
• Health & Safety-monitoring
• Community Integration & Advocacy
• Meal Planning and Preparation
• Promoting Freedom of Choice & Decision Making

Skills

Self-care Tasks

Health & Safety-monitoring

Community Integration & Advocacy

Meal Planning and Preparation

Promoting Freedom of Choice & Decision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you desire rewarding and meaningful work helping individuals in need?

Woodfords Family Services is growing and looking to welcome a full-time (36-40 hrs. per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to our Residential Services Program in Scarborough, ME!

Position Summary

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you are a caregiver to adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or intellectual disabilities. DSP's work with consumers, their families, and other service providers to promote independence and community inclusion through various daily living skills including: budgeting, meal prep, housekeeping, grocery shopping, decision making, transportation, and personal support. By offering your compassionate support, you assist individuals to be active in their communities and also accompany individuals on outings and activities. You will support adults to make daily progress toward their goals.

As a DSP and CRMA caregiver in our Residential and Independent Living programs, you work independently with an adult consumer as well as cooperatively within a treatment team.

Key responsibilities of the DSP:

• Support in Self-care Tasks
• Health & Safety-monitoring
• Community Integration & Advocacy
• Meal Planning and Preparation
• Promoting Freedom of Choice & Decision Making

Opportunity Details

• Full-time, 36-40 hours per week
• $16-17.00/hourly (commensurate with experience and certification)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
• Valid driver's license & use of reliable vehicle with current insurance
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or successful completion of the full DSP course within 6 months of hire (Employees are paid by Woodfords when attending DSP training)
• CRMA Certified preferred

Not a DSP? We'll get you certified!

Through high-quality training, supervision, ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, DSPs at Woodfords Family Services are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their role and make a positive impact for the families they serve. Previous experience not required. Apply today and grow your career at an organization that's committed to your success!

Our employees are our greatest asset

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits package to full-time employees:

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
• Robust Employee Wellness Program
• Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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