Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Supports
About The Position
Woodfords Family Services is seeking a compassionate and energetic Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our center-based Community Supports (Expeditions) Program in Westbrook, Maine. As a DSP, you’ll play a key role in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build skills, explore their community, and live independent, fulfilling lives. You’ll spend your days engaging in a variety of fun and meaningful activities—from bowling, to mini golf, to shopping, and more—while helping individuals achieve their personal goals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a team-oriented approach, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Each day is different, but you can expect to: Encourage independence and self-expression through everyday activities Support with personal care and wellness routines Promote advocacy and inclusion in community settings Plan and share meals and activities that foster connection and choice Be part of a supportive, upbeat team that celebrates every success. Through high-quality training, supervision, ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, DSPs at Woodfords Family Services are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their role and make a positive impact for the families they serve. Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license & use of reliable vehicle with current auto insurance
- Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or successful completion of the full DSP course within 6 months of hire (Employees are paid by Woodfords when attending DSP training)
- Previous experience not required
Responsibilities
- Encourage independence and self-expression through everyday activities
- Support with personal care and wellness routines
- Promote advocacy and inclusion in community settings
- Plan and share meals and activities that foster connection and choice
- Be part of a supportive, upbeat team that celebrates every success
Benefits
- Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
- Dental & Vision Package
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% agency match after 1 year.
- Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
