Full-Time Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence

Morrison Center; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation & sick time accrual

Life insurance

EAP

403(b) retirement plan

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Job summary

The Morrison Center in Scarborough, Maine seeks a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide community-based support for individuals with disabilities. You will promote independence, assist with daily living tasks, and support person-centered goals while driving to client homes and community activities.

Required: HS Diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, valid Maine driver’s license, and experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or GED.
• DSP certification preferred but training available.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• CRMA or willingness to obtain CRMA to pass medication duties.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to community activities.
• Provide personal care including showers, toileting, dressing.
• Support clients to achieve plan-of-care goals and activities.
• Understand community supports available to clients.
• Provide hands-on and eyes-on care for clients.

Skills

Driver's license

IDD experience

CPR/First Aid

Mandt/Safety training

Education

HS Diploma or GED

DSP Certification (preferred)

Tools

CRMA

Job description

The Morrison Center in Scarborough, Maine seeks a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide community-based support for individuals with disabilities. You will promote independence, assist with daily living tasks, and support person-centered goals while driving to client homes and community activities.

Required: HS Diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, valid Maine driver’s license, and experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.