Direct Support Professional

Assistance Plus • Norridgewock, ME, US • $17 - $18 / hour • 5d ago

Job Location: Norridgewock - Norridgewock, ME

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.75 - $18.00 Hourly

Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) carries out services that focus on the specific needs of adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism by providing Community Support, Community Membership, or Home Support services. The DSP will ensure the quality and safe delivery of approved community and home-based services as outlined in the Support or Comprehensive Waivers.

This position will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home and will transport clients in their communities.

Duties include and are not limited to:

Ensuring that the clients plan of care drives all service activities
Ensuring the safety of the clients while in their home and community
Assisting clients in exploring and pursuing areas of interest in employment by accessing community activities and resources for Community Support and Community Membership only
Ensuring Community Membership services are provided in the clients community and are centered around the clients individual interests and plan of care
Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver's license
Must be 17 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Entry level computer experience and must have access to email/internet

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Paid travel time
Paid time off
Working within 30 miles of your home
No vaccine requirement
Work/life balance
We train you initially for the position at no cost to you
We continue to offer your job specific trainings at no cost to you

Assistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

This position will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home and will transport clients in their communities.

Duties include and are not limited to:

Ensuring that the clients plan of care drives all service activities
Ensuring the safety of the clients while in their home and community
Assisting clients in exploring and pursuing areas of interest in employment by accessing community activities and resources for Community Support and Community Membership only
Ensuring Community Membership services are provided in the clients community and are centered around the clients individual interests and plan of care
Performing other duties as assigned

Position Requirements: