Direct Support Professional (Adult)

About the role

Join Spurwink as a Direct Support Professional in Biddeford or Saco and deliver care to adults with intellectual disabilities. This role offers a fulfilling career with opportunities for advancement, where you will help clients develop interpersonal and coping skills, and guide them in building positive relationships with family and peers. Serve as an invaluable role model to adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, including medication administration.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Facilitate community integration.
• Provide positive behavioral supports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink’s Driving policy.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability.
• Retirement Account with matching contribution (after one year of service).
• Scholarships to Maine Community Colleges.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program.
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Quality supervision and paid training opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay.
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to several discounts (hotels, electronics, auto, groceries, event tickets, and more).
• Sign-on bonus for new hires.

Shift schedules vary by position and location.