Per Diem Direct Support Professional

Waypoint

Sanford (ME)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Waypoint in Sanford, Maine is seeking a Per Diem Direct Support Professional to assist in supporting individuals with disabilities. This role emphasizes healthy relationships, effective communication, and supporting personal independence.

The DSP will work collaboratively as part of a team, implementing treatment plans and ensuring a safe, dignified environment while promoting the interests of the individuals served.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Must have the desire to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Willing to implement structured activities and positive behavior support.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Responsibilities

Develop rapport and provide guidance for residents.
Implement individual treatment and positive support plans.
Maintain a clean and healthy environment.

Skills

Desire to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Information technology skills

Job description

Job Title: Per Diem Direct Support Professional

Program: Adult Services

Salary/Hourly Status: Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Schedule: Per Diem

Reports to: Workforce Manager

Per Diem staff are not guaranteed a set number of hours and cannot work more than 25 hours in a one-week period. A Per Diem staff must work at least 12 hours every two months to remain active.

Company Overview

Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in‑home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

Position Overview

The Residential Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for supporting members to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships, engaging in effective communication, and supporting independence. This includes improving skills, promoting self‑determination, encouraging personally satisfying lifestyles and fostering growth to the greatest extent possible. The DSP maintains a safe and supportive environment, treats members with dignity and respect, supports the interests, culture, and needs of the people we serve, and promotes respectful interaction with all individuals. The DSP works within a team and represents Waypoint professionally in the community, supporting individuals, parents and guardians, and within each member’s residence or program. The DSP exemplifies professional values, ethics, responsibility, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
Provide support and guidance for members during skills‑building activities.
Implement individual treatment plans and positive support plans for members.
Encourage self‑help skill building by supporting members with daily living activities including preparing meals, maintaining a clean and healthy environment and assisting with personal hygiene.
Transport residents in approved vehicles as activities and/or medical appointments require.
Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members and notify House Manager of any situation that could have a negative impact on the home’s operation or member’s welfare and safety.
Respect each member’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
Manage member funds by accurately recording expenditures.
Understand and comply with licensing requirements, MaineCare requirements, Person‑Centered Planning requirements and all of Waypoint’s policies and procedures.
Collect accurate and timely data including updates to member ISP progress notes, treatment plans, and positive support plans daily or more often.
Follow mandated reporter guidelines regarding reportable events.
Manage agency funds by accurately recording expenditures as required.
Conduct self in a professional, collaborative, and positive manner at all times. Develop and maintain cooperative and collegial relationships with all staff while demonstrating a willingness to resolve conflicts quickly and completely.
Operate as part of a team, maintaining a willingness to accept direction, constructive feedback and information from the House Manager and team.
Maintain a highly consistent and punctual employee work record, avoiding absenteeism and tardiness.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist in all residential settings as needed.
Actively promote safety and safe practices. Ensure a clean and orderly residence or program site while implementing all cleaning routines and checklists. Independently initiate household maintenance and upkeep as necessary.
Follow all agency safety standards and procedures.
Alert Home Manager to safety and/or maintenance needs by following the internal protocols regarding the Maintenance Department.
Follow all transportation policies including identifying any maintenance concerns with vehicles.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Position experience not required but must have the desire to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities, including willingness to learn and support individuals living with complex disabilities.
Willingness to implement positive behavior support, structured activities, collect accurate treatment and behavior data, and demonstrate effective communication with members, families, coworkers, and other professionals.

Education

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license from state of residence and clean driving record.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
Information technology skills to enter time & attendance, documentation of service, manage & complete trainings, communicate with supervisor and co‑workers.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Normal degree of flexibility; ability to stand, walk, run, and shuffle for several minutes, kneel on one or two knees and then stand up, bend 45 degrees at the trunk and twist to either side, grasp firmly, raise hands above head, stoop, kneel, walk throughout program and grounds, run short distance, push & pull personal care equipment, lift up to 50 pounds independently using safe body mechanics, speak and model clear English, hear at normal speaking levels, close visual acuity, and implement Safety Care techniques to escort and/or establish member safety in emergency or per the support plan.

EEO Statement

Waypoint recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Waypoint also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties may vary depending on business needs and may be subject to change. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

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