Per Diem Direct Support Professional, Scarborough, Wells, Gray Maine
About The Position
Morrison Center is hiring a per diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) based in Scarborough, Gray, and Wells, Maine. The role is Monday through Friday and pays $21 per hour, with earned paid leave. The DSP supports clients in maintaining, obtaining, and managing their goals, and provides hands-on and eyes-on care. The position involves transporting clients into the community, providing personal care, completing daily documentation, and supporting clients in reaching and maintaining their plan-of-care goals and activities. The DSP must be comfortable working in a private home alongside the Shared Living DSP who resides there. Morrison Center is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Morrison Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
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 a clean driving record.
- Experience transferring people in and out of wheelchairs and using a lift.
- Comfort working in someone’s private home alongside the Shared Living DSP who resides there.
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.
- Provide hands-on and eyes-on care and support for clients.
- Complete daily documentation.
- Support clients in maintaining, obtaining, and managing their goals.
- Provide community supports.
Benefits
- Earned Paid Leave
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Education Level
High school or GED
