Direct Support Professional - Adult Program - Float

About the role

Help clients develop and strengthen interpersonal and coping skills while guiding them in creating positive relationships with family and peers. In this role, you will serve as an invaluable role model to adults with disabilities. You must be willing to travel to different program locations and be comfortable working with a variety of clients and staff. Flexing your schedule as the program needs change is required.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Must complete CDS curriculum within the first six months of employment
• Obtain CRMA certification within 90 days of employment
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Maintain a current driver’s license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink’s Driving policy

Experience as a DSP is preferred, but not required.

Pay

$19.00 per hour

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 ME 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
• Flexibility of 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)