Direct Support Professional (Scarborough, ME)

Residential Resources, Inc.

Scarborough (ME)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 24,796

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Life Insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid Leave Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide assistance to individuals with disabilities in Scarborough, ME. You will support residents with daily living tasks, ensure their well-being, and facilitate community participation. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and multitasking skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $16.50 to $18.00 an hour, along with various benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a licensed driver with an acceptable driving history.
An acceptable criminal history and other background checks are required.
Experience with medication passing and full personal care are preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure residents are safe and healthy while promoting life skills and independence.
Assist with ambulation, meal preparation, housekeeping, and hygiene needs.
Maintain comprehensive daily documentation and create meaningful community integration opportunities.

Skills

Supporting individuals with a variety of medical needs

Organizing and supporting community membership and participation

Ability to collaborate effectively within a large team

Time management and adaptability

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Scarborough, ME)

Residential Resources, Inc. empowers individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or acquired disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives by promoting their active participation and presence in the community. Through our person-centered supports, we strive to enhance quality of life and create a future where everyone, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to thrive in their community.

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team and provide support to four very active male individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities in their Scarborough home and in the greater community. This setting requires the right candidate to have exceptional skills in areas such as multitasking, strong communication with team members, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Be a part of a team that values hard work, personal work-life balance, and contributing to your greater community!

Preferred Skills

Supporting individuals with a variety of medical needs
Organizing and supporting community membership and participation
Ability to collaborate effectively within a large team is required
Time management and adaptability

Various opportunities are available including full and part-time, double shifts, weekends, and weekdays.

As a DSP, you are responsible for ensuring our residents are safe and healthy at all times while also promoting life skills and independence. Some of the support tasks you can expect to assist with include ambulation (walker or wheelchair), meal preparation and feeding, housekeeping, bathroom and hygiene needs, maintaining comprehensive daily documentation, and creating opportunities for meaningful community integration.

Experience with medication passing and full personal care are preferred. An active CPR, CRMA, and DSP certificate are preferred, but we will train the right candidate. If you are a kind, patient, and compassionate person who wants to have some fun, laugh a lot, and be a little silly while at work, we would like to meet you!

Pay rates are based upon experience and accompanied certifications: $16.50 - $18.00 an hour.

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