Top 76 Direct support professional Jobs in Lewiston Me

Community Support - Lives Unlimited
Waypoint Maine —Norway, ME
- From $17 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Per Diem Direct Support Professional Western Region
Waypoint Maine —Mechanic Falls, ME
- $18 an hour
- Per diem
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Retirement plan
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Residential Group Home Manager
Alternative Services-NE Inc. —New Gloucester, ME
- $44,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid training
- Wellness program
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Direct Support Professional - Sign on Bonus - Western Region
Waypoint Maine —Paris, ME
- $18 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
John F Murphy Homes, Inc. —Auburn, ME
- $18.36 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Bridges Home & Community Services —Sabattus, ME
- $18.50 - $19.00 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) Team Lead - Lewiston, ME
Support Solutions Inc. —Lewiston, ME
- $19.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Management
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
Direct Support Professional (Adult)
Spurwink Services —Lewiston, ME
- $16.00 - $16.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Cooking
- Adults
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Alternative Services-NE Inc. —Turner, ME
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Residential
- Paid training
- Wellness program
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Direct Support Professional - Lewiston
NORTHEAST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES LLC —Lewiston, ME
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- No experience needed
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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DSP- Lewiston Area- $22 per hour
Family First Developmental Disability Solutions —Lewiston, ME
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Care Plus Residential Services LLC —Lewiston, ME
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
Direct Support Professional - Auburn, ME
NORTHEAST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES LLC —Auburn, ME
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- No experience needed
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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PER- DIEM Direct Support Professional (LEWISTON)
Impactful Residential Care LLC —Lewiston, ME
- $16.25 - $17.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Residential
Direct Support Professional: Auburn
Creative Works —Auburn, ME
- $19 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- English
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Professional- Temporary Assignment
NORTHEAST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES LLC —Auburn, ME
- Up to $18 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- English
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Direct Support Professional (Adult) - Per Diem
Spurwink Services —Lewiston, ME
- $16.00 - $16.80 an hour
- Per diem
- Clean driving record
- Cooking
- Adults
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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DSP HOUSE MANAGER
Impactful Residential Care LLC —Lewiston, ME
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Professional- Per Diem
NORTHEAST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES LLC —Auburn, ME
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Per diem
- Clean driving record
- English
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional
Pine Tree Society, Inc. —Auburn, ME
- $17.50 - $20.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Community Support - Lives Unlimited

Waypoint Maine -
Norway, ME

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Job Details

From $17 an hour

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation
Incident reporting compliance
Healthcare incident report preparation
Resource identification in social services
Caregiving documentation requirements
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Medication safety and administration compliance
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Safety protocol adherence
Abuse and neglect policy adherence
Transporting special needs passengers
Treatment plan documentation
Adverse event reporting
Expense management
Safety regulations
Professional ethics
Writing skills
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
HIPAA
Employee relationship building
Care documentation
English
Clinical case management notes
Community resource coordination in health services social work
State healthcare regulations
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Records management
Driving
Calendar management

Full Job Description

Company Overview

Waypoint has expanded to the Western Region of Maine, formerly known as The Progress Center. 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 role of the Direct Support Professional-Community Supports and Membership is to support members within Waypoint to be connected to others in their community by supporting people as they explore their community, find places to join or become involved in, volunteer or learn something new while building new relationships. This will be achieved through improving skills, promoting self-determination, encouraging personally satisfying lifestyles and fostering growth to the greatest extent possible. The DSP will model healthy relationships, engage in effective communication and support independence.

The DSP will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for members while ensuring that members are treated with dignity and respect. The DSP will support the interests, culture, and needs of the people we serve, and promote respectful interaction with all individuals.

The DSP will work successfully within a team as well as professionally represent Waypoint, in the community supporting individuals, with family and guardians and within each member’s program. The DSP will exemplify professional values, ethics, responsibility and confidentiality.

Requirements

Cultivate a safe and supportive relationship with members and a thorough understanding of service plans and support needs.
Provide individualized support and skill building opportunities to promote independence, community engagement, building and maintaining relationships.
Assist participants in developing and following meaningful schedule of activities/calendar that encourage growth and inclusion.
Implement Service Implementation Plans and support/care plans as described in the Person-Centered Service Plans.
Support participation in community activities, services, and events, including providing or accessing transportation.
Respect each individual’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
Encourage self-determination and self-advocacy by supporting members with exploring areas of interest and expressing their choices.
Provide personal care assistance as needed.
Follow recommendations from professional evaluations.
Complete all required trainings and maintain certifications.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and supervisions.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, including electronic health records, progress notes, treatment plans, positive support plans and incident reports daily, or more often as outlined in the plan and as required to track progress towards established goals, milestones and outcomes.
Administer medications in compliance with CRMA certification requirements and following Waypoint procedures.
Promote a collaborative, professional, and respectful work environment. Operate as part of a team, maintaining a willingness to accept direction, constructive feedback and information.
Develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships. Communicate effectively with participants, families, coworkers, supervisors and community partners to resolve concerns constructively.
Manage agency funds by accurately recording program expenditures as required.

Comply with all laws for Mandated Reporters and complete Reportable Event Reports as required.
Comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, including Rights of Recipients, Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Licensing and HCBS regulatory requirements.
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA, agency privacy policies, and applicable laws.
Actively promote safety and safe practices. Ensure a clean and orderly program site while implementing all cleaning routines and checklists.
Follow all agency safety policies and procedures, including Transportation Policies. Notify supervisor of safety and/or maintenance needs by following the internal procedures for reporting and requesting repair or concern.
Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members. Notify Supervisor of any situation developing or occurring in the program which could have a negative impact on the programs’ operation or member’s welfare and safety

Follow work schedule, demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality, adhere to core hours and accurately record hours worked.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to provide emergency coverage in residential or community programs as needed.
Maintain compliance with the State of Maine immunization requirements for Healthcare Workers (10-144 CMR Ch. 264).
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership in accordance with agency policy.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Prior experience not required, but must have the desire to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities, including a willingness to learn and support individuals living with complex disabilities
Ability to promote individual’s choice, self-advocacy and self-determination.
Skilled at seeking out community resources and connections for people with disabilities.
A willingness to implement positive behavior supports and structured activities.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with members, families, coworkers and other professionals.
The ability to learn beginner level Information Technology skills.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED required.
Must obtain Direct Support Professional Certification within six (6) months of hire and Safety Care as a primary responsibility of the DSP position. CRMA certified as needed.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation with current inspection, registration, and insurance per Maine state requirements.

Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

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