Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Northeast • Jay, ME

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About The Position

Direct Support Professionals support adults in experiencing meaningful lives by helping them build independence, strengthen community connections, and reach personal goals. The role includes assisting with community activities, daily living skills, meaningful routines, and new experiences while building supportive relationships. No healthcare or human services experience is required; paid training and ongoing support are provided. This is a part-time day-shift position in Jay, Maine, with starting pay of $18–$22 per hour and opportunities for additional pay for an active CRMA certification and a satisfactory driver’s license. The schedule is described as consistent and predictable, with every other weekend off; on scheduled working weekends, hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Kind, dependable, patient, and encouraging disposition.
• Genuine desire to help others succeed.
• No healthcare experience or human services degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• Active CRMA certification may qualify for additional pay.
• Satisfactory driver's license may qualify for additional pay.

Responsibilities

• Help adults participate in community activities.
• Support adults in learning daily living skills and building independence.
• Help adults work toward personal goals and establish meaningful routines.
• Support adults in learning new experiences.
• Build supportive relationships with the adults served.

Benefits

• Paid required training, including pay while completing training
• On-demand pay
• PTO after 120 days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Cell phone discounts
• Wellness program
• Paid bereavement leave
• Stable scheduling
• Every other weekend off
• Ongoing support from experienced staff
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed