Top 57 Direct support professional Jobs in Sanford, Me

Community Support Direct Support Professional
Waypoint Maine —Springvale, ME
- From $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- No experience needed
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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LifeWorks Community Support - Per Diem
Waypoint Maine —Springvale, ME
- $17 an hour
- Per diem
- Clean driving record
- No experience needed
- English
- Retirement plan
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Crisis Residential Counselor Nights - Adults
Sweetser —Saco, ME
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Adults
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Support Professional
Sevita Events —Gorham, ME
- $18.75 - $21.75 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Paid training
- Health savings account
9d
Supervisor of Direct Care Staff
Back To Basics Behavioral Health Services Inc. —Kennebunk, ME
- $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- RN License
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Support Professional
Great Bay Services —Sanford, ME
- $18 - $20 an hour
- High school
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
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DSP Wanted! York and Kennebunk (20+ hours/week) $22/hour starting Pay!!
Family First Developmental Disability Solutions —Sanford, ME
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Direct Support Professional
LIVING INNOVATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC —Sanford, ME
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional-Team Leader
LIVING INNOVATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC —Sanford, ME
- $19 an hour
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional (DSP), Wells Maine
Morrison Center —Wells, ME
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b)
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Per Diem Direct Support Professional
Waypoint Maine —Sanford, ME
- $16 an hour
- Per diem
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Retirement plan
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Woodfords Family Services —North Berwick, ME
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
Per Diem Direct Support Professional, Scarborough, Wells, Gray Maine
Morrison Center —Scarborough, ME
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
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Direct Support Professional: Southern Maine
Creative Works —Saco, ME
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- English
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Professional
Cornerstone Caregiving —Kennebunk, ME
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
3d
Direct Support Professional (Adult)
Spurwink Services —Biddeford, ME
- $16.00 - $16.80 an hour
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
1d
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/PSS
Inspire Health Services LLC —Sanford, ME
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Personal Support Specialist PSS - Caregiver
New Communities Inc —Sanford, ME
- $16.10 - $17.85 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- English
- Paid training
- Wellness program
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Community Supports Provider
Great Bay Services —Sanford, ME
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Supports
Woodfords Family Services —Kennebunk, ME
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays

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Community Support Direct Support Professional

Waypoint Maine -
Springvale, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
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

Resource identification in social services
Caregiving documentation requirements
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Employee relationship building
Care documentation
English
Community resource coordination in health services social work
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Intellectual disabilities support
Behavioral data entry
Behavioral support plan implementation
Computer skills
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Time & attendance systems

Full Job Description

Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 2:45 pm. *Must have flexibility to work evenings/weekends if needed.

Pay: Starting at $17/hour

Position Overview:

The role of the Community Services Direct Support Professional (CS-DSP) 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. The CS-DSP will model healthy relationships, engage in effective communication and support independence. This will be achieved through improving skills, promoting self-determination, encouraging personally satisfying lifestyles and fostering growth to the greatest extent possible.

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

The CS- 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 CS-DSP will exemplify professional values, ethics, responsibility and confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Member Care:

1. Cultivate a safe and supportive relationship with members and a thorough understanding of service plan and support needs.

2. Facilitate members’ connections to people in the community.

3. Provide support and guidance for members during skills building activities.

4. Implement individual goals and Support Plans as identified in their Person Centered Plans.

5. Encourage self-determination and self-advocacy by supporting members with exploring areas of interest and expressing their choices.

6. Access community resources in order to promote opportunities for members.

7. Transport members as needed to access community resources.

8. Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members at all times. Notify Team Leader of any situation developing or occurring which could have a negative impact on the member’s welfare and safety.

Respect each member’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
Responsible for the administration of medication according to CRMA regulations once CRMA certified.

Program Integrity:

1. Understand and comply with the Home and Community Based MaineCare rules, Person-Centered Planning requirements and all of Waypoint’s policies and procedures.

2. Collect accurate and timely data including updates to member ISP progress notes, treatment plans, and positive support plans daily, or more often, as outlined in the plan and as required to track progress towards established goals, objectives, and outcomes.

3. Follow work schedule, demonstrate consistent attendance, adhere to core hours, and accurately record hours worked.

4. Follow mandated reporter guidelines regarding reportable events.

5. Manage agency funds by accurately recording expenditures as required.

Staff Development:

1. 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.

2. Operate as part of a team, maintaining a willingness to accept direction, constructive feedback and information from the Team Leader and Community Support Leadership Team

3. Maintain all required certifications for the Direct Support Professional position.

4. Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and trainings

5. Maintain a highly consistent and punctual employee work record, avoiding absenteeism and tardiness.

6. Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist in all Waypoint settings as needed.

Facility Management:

1. Actively promote safety and safe practices. Ensure a clean and orderly program site while implementing all cleaning routines and checklists.

2. Follow all agency safety standards and procedures. Notify Director to safety and/or maintenance needs by following the internal procedures for reporting and requesting repair or concern.

3. Follow all transportation policies including identifying any maintenance concerns with vehicles

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Position Competencies (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
Skilled at seeking out community resources and connections for people with disabilities.
An ability to think on their feet, work unsupervised, and demonstrate motivation to meet the needs of the position.
A willingness to implement positive behavior supports, implementing structured activities, collecting accurate treatment data and behavior data, and demonstrating effective communication with members, families, coworkers and other professionals.
Ability to promote choices, self-advocacy, and self-determination in members.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Must become DSP, CRMA, and Safety Care certified as a primary responsibility of the CS- DSP position.
Must have valid driver’s license from state of residence, a clean driving record, valid automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
Must have or gain through training the information technology skills to enter time & attendance, documentation of services, manage & complete trainings, and communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.

Physical Requirements:

Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach above head, walk throughout building and grounds, push & pull personal care equipment and lift up to 50 pounds independently using safe body mechanics. Speak and model clear English in order to communicate effectively with members who use English as a primary language, hear at normal speaking levels/ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, close visual acuity in order to perform activities such as collecting/preparing data, providing consultation, and daily use of technology/computer screens. Implement Safety Care techniques to escort and/or establish member safety in an emergency and/or per the support plan.

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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