Direct Support Professional

3 weeks ago


Westbrook, United States Family First Developmental Disability Solutions Full time

**$22 an hour**

**Shifts Available between 10 am -8 pm on M, T, W, TH, F and Saturday**

Welcome to Family First Developmental Disability Solutions, where you’ll be rewarded for hard work and supported in your professional growth.

**Direct Support Professional (DSP)**
**Position**: Full Time
**Compensation**: $22 per hour
- Clearly defined duties.
- Professional development assistance
- Health insurance (for full-time DSPs who work 40 hours per week)
- 401K (for full-time DSPs who work 40 hours per week)
- Overtime is available

**Responsibilities**
- Follow a detailed support plan with goals specific to each client’s needs and be respectful of each client’s wishes and personal preferences.
- Domestic support skills such as: cooking, cleaning, medication assistance, scheduling and attending medical appointments, shopping, transportation, and housing management.
- Working on an array of goals to support clients in accessing social activities and utilizing community resources. Community inclusion support will likely include: attending social and volunteering events with client, encouraging client involvement in community, advocating for client, and providing transportation
- Ensuring client’s health and safety.
- Working with others in the interest of the individuals we support.
- Proper documentation compliance in accordance with State of ME regulatory guidelines and practices using the Well Sky phone app.

**Qualifications**
- One year of DSP experience is required
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Pass a criminal, drug, and background check.
- Three references.
- Own a smartphone.
- Have a valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card.
- Reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
- DSP Certificate required
- Have or be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, and other training as required per state of Maine or clients’ Individualized Service Plans (ISPs)
- Have or be willing to obtain up-to-date, CDC-recommended immunizations for healthcare workers including: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B and Seasonal Influenza
- We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._

Pay: $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Caregiving: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

- DSP Certification in the state of Maine (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Westbrook, ME: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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