Direct Support Professional (Adult)

Spurwink Services•Limerick, ME

About The Position

Spurwink is hiring hard-working candidates like you to become Direct Support Professionals at their facility in Limerick. We're looking for caring compassionate people to help the adults who live in our residential homes. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) care for people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury. Duties include helping to cook meals, household upkeep, assisting clients with personal hygiene and interpersonal skills, as well as transporting clients to community events. Help clients develop and strengthen interpersonal and coping skills while guiding them in creating positive relationships with family and peers. In this role, you will serve as an invaluable role model to adults with disabilities. This is a full-time day position with every other weekend required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
All applicants must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy

Responsibilities

Provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities in agency homes, to include medication administration
Assisting with activities of daily living and personal care
Community integration
Providing positive behavioral supports

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
Tuition Reimbursement
25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
Career Advancement Opportunities
Flexibility of Schedules
Generous Paid Time Off
Opportunity for Same Day Pay
Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)