Direct Support Professional (DSP), Wells Maine

Morrison Center • Wells, ME

27d • $20 - $27

About The Position

Morrison Center is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide individualized support to clients with developmental disabilities. The role involves helping clients maintain, obtain, and manage their goals and supporting them in reaching and maintaining plan-of-care goals and activities. The DSP provides hands-on and eyes-on support, personal care, and community access, including transporting clients into the community. The posting describes a Wells, Maine position with a Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. schedule and 24 hours per week. It also includes details for a separate schedule in South Berwick: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., for 18 hours per week. The posting lists pay of $20–$27 per hour and, in the South Berwick details, $21 per hour. Morrison Center is a private, nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Safety training such as Mandt or Safety Care.
• Prior experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid Maine driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with transfers in and out of a wheelchair and using a lift.
• Comfort working in a client's private home alongside the Shared Living DSP who resides there.
• Willingness to transport clients into the community.

Nice To Haves

• DSP certification is preferred; Morrison Center will train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients into the community.
• Provide personal care, including showers, toileting, and dressing.
• Support clients in reaching and maintaining plan-of-care goals and activities.
• Support clients in maintaining, obtaining, and managing their goals.
• Provide hands-on and eyes-on care and support.
• Complete daily documentation.
• Use a good understanding of community supports.

Benefits

• 403(B) retirement plan with company contributions.

What This Job Offers

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