Top 55 Direct support professional Jobs in Springvale Me

Direct Support Professional
Waypoint Maine —Sanford, ME
- From $16.50 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No experience needed
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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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
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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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 (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
Direct Support Professional
Waypoint Maine —North Berwick, ME
- From $16.50 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No experience needed
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) & CRMA
Woodfords Family Services —Scarborough, ME
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Direct Support Professional - Adult Program - Float
Spurwink Services —Limerick, ME
- $19 an hour
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Next Steps Community Services LLC —Wakefield, NH
- $20 an hour
- Overnight shift
- No experience needed
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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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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Caregiver/Personal Support Specialist
EDGEWELL —Maine
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- HIPAA
- No experience needed
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Assistant Residential Manager: Saco
Creative Works —Saco, ME
- $23.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- English
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Next Steps Community Services LLC —Rochester, NH
- From $18 an hour
- Overnight shift
- No experience needed
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Next Steps Community Services LLC —Milton, NH
- $18 an hour
- Overnight shift
- No experience needed
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Direct Support Professional
Sevita —Old Orchard Beach, ME
- 12 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Paid Training | $21/Hr
LifeConnections Shared Living —Dover, NH
- $21 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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Direct Support Professional (Adult)
Spurwink Services —Gorham, ME
- $16.00 - $16.80 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Adults
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
Direct Support Professional
Sevita —Old Orchard Beach, ME
- From $18.75 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Residential
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Behavioral Health Residential Counselor (MHRT)
Volunteers of America Northern New England —Biddeford, ME
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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Caregiver - $2000 - Sign On Bonus
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Durham, NH
- $17.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Professional

Waypoint Maine -
Sanford, ME

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Job Details

From $16.50 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

Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Employee relationship building
English
Emergency procedures
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Intellectual disabilities support
Safe patient lifting practices
Experience working with adults with disabilities
Adults with developmental disabilities
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Positive guidance disciplinary approach

Full Job Description

Company Overview

Waypoint is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support and empower children and adults with intellectual and other disabilities to reach their fullest potential.

Position Overview

The role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to support members within Waypoint to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships, engaging in effective communication and supporting independence. 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 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 parents and guardians and within each member’s residence or program. The DSP will exemplify 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
Mentor healthy eating choices, activities that enhances or physical fitness, and overall health and wellness choices
Transport residents in approved vehicles as activities and/or medical appointments require
Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members. Notify House Manager of any situation developing or occurring in the home which 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
Ensure that all medications are passed in a safe manner
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, as outlined in the plan and as required to track progress towards established goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Follow work schedule, demonstrate consistent attendance, and accurately record hours worked.
Follow mandated reporter guidelines regarding reportable events.
Manage agency funds by accurately recording program expenditures as required.
Develop and maintain cooperative and professional 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 all required certifications for the Direct Support Professional position.
Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and trainings.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist in all residential settings as needed.
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 House 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

Competencies / Skills / Abilities

Position experience not required, but must have the desire to work with, learn about, and support individuals with intellectual and other complex disabilities.
A willingness to implement positive behavior support and structured activities.
Excellent communication with members, families, coworkers and other professionals.

Education/Experience

Hight School Diploma or GED
Must become DSP, CRMA and Safety Care certified as a primary responsibility of the DSP position
Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence and clean driving record.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
The ability to learn beginner level Information Technology skills.

Physical

Normal degree of flexibility, and ability to raise hands above head.
Ability to stand, walk, run, shuffle, and stoop for several minutes.
Ability to kneel on one and two knees, and then stand up.
Ability to bend 45 degrees at the trunk, and twist to either side.
Ability to grasp firmly.
Ability to push and pull personal care equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds independently, using safe body mechanics.
Ability to implement Safety Care techniques to escort and/or establish member safety in an emergency and/or per the support plan.

Weekend Shift Premium Pay Rate: Starting at $24.75/hour

Starting Pay Rate: $16.50/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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