Intermittent Support Direct Support Professional - Weekend Shift Pay Rate $24.75

Waypoint Maine • Sanford, ME

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About The Position

Waypoint is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and empower children and adults with intellectual and other disabilities to reach their fullest potential. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports members in connecting with others by modeling healthy relationships, communicating effectively, and encouraging independence, self-determination, skill development, personally satisfying lifestyles, and growth. The DSP maintains a safe and supportive environment in which members are treated with dignity and respect, and supports their interests, culture, and needs.

The DSP works as part of a team and represents Waypoint professionally in the community, with parents and guardians, and in members’ residences or program settings. The role requires professional values, ethics, responsibility, and confidentiality. The DSP supports members with daily living and skill-building activities, implements individual plans, assists with health and safety needs, maintains records, and follows agency and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must become certified as a DSP, CRMA, and Safety Care as a primary responsibility of the position.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and a clean driving record.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Ability to learn beginner-level information technology skills.
• Willingness to work with, learn about, and support individuals with intellectual and other complex disabilities; prior position experience is not required.
• Willingness to implement positive behavior support and structured activities.
• Excellent communication with members, families, coworkers, and other professionals.
• Ability to raise hands above the head; stand, walk, run, shuffle, stoop, kneel and stand back up; bend at the trunk and twist; and grasp firmly.
• Ability to push and pull personal care equipment and independently lift up to 50 pounds using safe body mechanics.
• Ability to implement Safety Care techniques to escort members or establish their safety in an emergency or as directed by a support plan.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with residents and cultivate safe, supportive relationships.
• Provide support and guidance during members’ skills-building activities.
• Implement individual treatment plans and positive support plans.
• Support daily living activities, including meal preparation, maintaining a clean and healthy environment, and personal hygiene.
• Encourage healthy eating, physical fitness, and overall health and wellness choices.
• Transport residents in approved vehicles for activities and medical appointments as needed.
• Use sound judgment to protect members’ safety and welfare, and notify the House Manager of situations that may negatively affect the home or members.
• Respect each member’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Administer medications safely.
• Manage member funds and accurately record expenditures.
• Comply with licensing, MaineCare, Person-Centered Planning, and Waypoint policy and procedure requirements.
• Collect accurate, timely data and update member ISP progress notes, treatment plans, and positive support plans as required.
• Follow the work schedule, maintain consistent attendance, and accurately record hours worked.
• Follow mandated reporter guidelines for reportable events.
• Accurately record program expenditures and manage agency funds as required.
• Build and maintain cooperative, professional relationships with staff and resolve conflicts promptly and completely.
• Work as part of a team and accept direction, constructive feedback, and information from the House Manager and team.
• Maintain all required DSP certifications.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings and trainings.
• Remain flexible and assist in residential settings as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly residence or program site, follow cleaning routines and checklists, and initiate household maintenance as needed.
• Follow agency safety standards and procedures.
• Notify the House Manager of safety or maintenance needs using internal Maintenance Department protocols.
• Follow transportation policies and report vehicle maintenance concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED