Orono & Bangor - Direct Support Professional

Family First Development; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for full-time DSPs

Flexible schedules

Professional development assistance

401K

Job summary

Family First Development in Bangor, Maine, is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include following support plans, ensuring safety, and helping clients access community resources. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, one year of DSP experience, and the ability to pass background checks. This role offers flexible schedules and professional development assistance including health insurance for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• One year of DSP experience is required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a criminal, drug, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow a detailed support plan with goals specific to each client.
• Ensure client’s health and safety.
• Provide transportation and advocacy for clients.

Skills

Domestic support skills

Reliable transportation

Communication via email

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

DSP Certificate

Job description

Description

Welcome to Family First Developmental Disability Solutions, where you’ll be rewarded for hard work and supported in your professional growth.

• Clearly defined duties
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance (for full-time DSPs who work 35+ hours per week)
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Follow a detailed support plan with goals specific to each client’s needs and be respectful of each client’s wishes and personal preferences.
• Domestic support skills such as: cooking, cleaning, medication assistance, scheduling and attending medical appointments, shopping, transportation, and housing management.
• Working on an array of goals to support clients in accessing social activities and utilizing community resources. Community inclusion support will likely include: attending social and volunteering events with clients, encouraging client involvement in community, advocating for clients, and providing transportation
• Ensuring client’s health and safety.
• Working with others in the interest of the individuals we support.
• Proper documentation compliance in accordance with State of ME regulatory guidelines and practices using the ClearCare/Well Sky phone app.

Travel required: Orono & Bangor

Schedule

Monday: 1p-4:30pm
Tuesday: 10am-4:30pm
Wednesday: off
Thursday: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Friday: off

Please note that this schedule is subject to change based on client needs. Additionally, please be advised that we do not provide overnight support for clients.

Requirements

Qualifications

• One year of DSP experience is required
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. as well as proof of completion.
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Pass a criminal, drug, and background check
• Three references
• Own a smartphone
• Able to keep online records and communicate via email
• Have a valid Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• DSP Certificate required
• Have or be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, and other training as required per state of Maine or clients’ Individualized Service Plans (ISPs)
• Have or be willing to obtain up-to-date, CDC-recommended immunizations for healthcare workers including: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B and Seasonal Influenza