Direct Support Professional (Adult)

About the role

Join Spurwink as a Direct Support Professional in Standish and deliver care to adults with intellectual disabilities. Help clients develop and strengthen interpersonal and coping skills while guiding them in creating positive relationships with family and peers. This part-time position serves as an invaluable role model to adults with disabilities.

Schedule

Every other week: Tuesday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

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.
• DSP certification required.
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink’s Driving policy.

Benefits

• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability.
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service).
• Scholarships to Maine Community Colleges.
• 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).