Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Shared Living

Woodfords Career • Portland, ME

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodfords Family Services is seeking a casual (16 hours per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Portland, ME! This is an on-site position in a Shared Living Providers Home. Must be comfortable with personal care supports. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you are a caregiver to adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or intellectual disabilities. DSP's work with consumers, their families, and other service providers to promote independence and community inclusion through various daily living skills including: budgeting, meal prep, housekeeping, grocery shopping, decision making, transportation, and personal support. By offering your compassionate support, you assist individuals to be active in their communities and also accompany individuals on outings and activities. You will support adults to make daily progress toward their goals. As a DSP caregiver in our Residential and Independent Living programs, you work independently with an adult consumer as well as cooperatively within a treatment team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license & use of reliable vehicle with current insurance
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or successful completion of the full DSP course within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Support in Self-care Tasks
• Health & Safety-monitoring
• Community Integration & Advocacy
• Meal Planning and Preparation
• Promoting Freedom of Choice & Decision Making

Benefits

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED