Direct Support Professional- Owls Head

Northeastme; Owls Head (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

7 paid holidays per calendar year

Access to voluntary insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Training and certifications provided

Job summary

Northeast Residential Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide individualized care in home settings for adults with developmental disabilities and Autism. You will work as part of a team delivering 24/7 supervision, helping residents with daily living, community integration, and developing independent living skills.

No prior experience required; we provide paid training at your normal daily rate and ongoing certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in English.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs as part of day-to-day care.

Responsibilities

• Establish a caring rapport and safe environment.
• Engage residents in activities and community integration.
• Transport to appointments, shopping, and community outings.
• Follow individual service plans and care protocols.
• Assist with housekeeping, personal care, and hygiene.
• Work flexible shifts including holidays and inclement weather.
• Participate in ongoing training and certifications.

Skills

Communication in English

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Join the Northeast Residential team! We are looking for caring, self-motivated individuals to fill our Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions. DSP's provide individualized, high quality care in safe and healthy environments.

As a DSP with Northeast Residential Services, you are part of a team providing 24/7 support and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities and Autism in their homes. Your efforts enable them to live independent, meaningful, and productive lives. Following individualized protocols, you will assist residents with community integration, activities of daily living, and developing independent living skills.

No experience required! We provide you with the necessary training to ensure your success as a Direct Support Professional here at Northeast Residential Services, and all initial and continued training hours are paid at your normal daily rate.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Responsibilities Include:

• Establishing a caring rapport and safe environment.
• Interactive engagement with supported individuals(hobbies and other interests)
• Transporting to medical appointments, paid or volunteer commitments, shopping, and other community outings.
• Following individual service plans as well as behavioral, medical, and other
• support protocols.
• Supporting or performing basic housekeeping duties
• Assisting daily hygiene, personal care, and grooming as necessary
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in the English Language
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs.
• Ability to work on holidays and during inclement weather.
• Proof ofFlu, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccinations.
• Generous paid time off
• 7 paid holidays per calendar year
• Access to voluntary insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Variety of shifts available
• Training and certifications provided

Northeast Residential Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.