Direct Support Professional

@ Sevita

Direct Support Professional

Old Orchard Beach, ME
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

We are a human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals in residential and community settings. We seek compassionate DSPs to provide care, training, and assistance, fostering independence and community involvement.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 6 months to 1 year human services experience
  • Valid driver's license, 1-year minimum
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Successful background checks

Qualifications

  • Caring attitude
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Detail-oriented

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We are Hiring!

12 hour day shifts!

$18.75/hour plus we pay additional for relative certifications and experience

Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life? In this role you will carry out rewarding work and play a crucial role in the success of our organization.

• Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings..
• Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration..
• Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities..
• Work closely with our clinical staff to support the therapeutic and behavioral plans in place..
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field.
• Valid Driver's License from state of residence for minimum 1 year and good driving record.
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age.
• Successful clearance of background checks.
• A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others .
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.
Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make… we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
• Paid Time Off and Health benefits for full-time employees..
• Paid training, Holiday pay, Mileage reimbursement.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve.
• A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next .
• Since our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.
Work with fantastic co-workers - Come join our team – Apply Today!



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