DSP | Direct Support Professional

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Rockland, ME

29d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with neurological injuries in a residential neurorehabilitation setting. The role helps patients build independence and work toward individualized treatment goals through personal care, daily living support, safety monitoring, and community reintegration activities. DSPs partner with clinical and residential teams, communicate changes in patient needs or progress, and help maintain a safe, comfortable home environment. The posting advertises a $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time weekend CNA/DSP positions and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for other full-time CNA/DSP positions. The salary range is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program provides care in patients’ homes and communities to help people who have experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA regain functional capabilities and independence.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated training pathways: qualify as a Direct Support Professional by completing the Maine DHHS-adopted DSP curriculum, demonstrating proficiency through DHHS’s approved Assessment of Prior Learning, or completing the Maine College of Direct Support curriculum within six months of hire; or qualify as a Personal Support Specialist by meeting the stated training and examination requirements.
For the Personal Support Specialist pathway, an individual without the required training may be hired if they enroll in a certified training program within 60 days of hire and complete training and examination requirements within nine months of employment; reimbursement for services must stop if the examination is not passed within nine months, until requirements are met.
For the Personal Support Specialist pathway, hold a valid certificate resulting from completion of the Maine DHHS-approved training curriculum and passing the competency-based examination; training must include at least 50 hours of formal classroom instruction, demonstration, return demonstration, and examination.
Be a Certified Brain Injury Specialist or complete equivalent training within the first 12 months of employment.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have graduated from high school or acquired a General Education Diploma.
Complete Reportable Events Training.
Complete Department-approved Behavior Regulations Training.
Have an adult protective and child protective record check.
Have a background check consistent with 18.10-9.
Maintain current status as a State of Maine Certified Residential Medication Aide.
Demonstrate effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrate strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Have reliable transportation and be able to travel between residences and the office as needed during the shift.

Responsibilities

Assist patients in achieving individualized treatment plan goals established by the clinical and/or residential team, and provide feedback as needed.
Ensure patients’ safety, living comfort, and hygiene needs are met while fostering independent functioning.
Provide or arrange transportation and escort patients to medical or other appointments and outings; keep staff and family members informed of scheduled appointments.
Adhere to and enforce patients’ Bill of Rights and report violations to management.
Implement community reintegration activities under the direction of the clinical and/or residential treatment team, assisting patients with needs in the home and community and helping them understand their needs and limitations.
Observe, document, and report changes in patients’ conditions to management and treatment team members as appropriate.
Attend case conferences and family educational meetings as recommended by the team.
Protect confidential information and share it only when the recipient’s access rights are established and sharing is in the patient’s best interest.
Participate in and adhere to the company’s HIPAA privacy and Business Ethics and Compliance programs and practices.
Maintain and submit documentation in the formats and timelines required by the company, facility, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain a professional appearance; be reliable, punctual, and cooperative; and conduct oneself according to accepted standards of professional practice.
Attend and participate in internal staff development programs and obtain continuing education as required by company policy and regulations.
Help the team foster a safe home environment and report safety concerns or issues to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.