Part Time DSP, North Berwick Maine

Morrison Center•Wells, ME

23h•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Center is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP), to be based in North Berwick, Maine Morrison Center is hiring an additional Part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP), 16 Hours a week, Monday - Thursday 8am - Noon. Dsp is assisting another DSP in a related shared living home to provide supports for full support with transfers using lift, support with hygiene and activities of daily living, support to transition into community integration and transitions into accessible vehicle. Engage with individual for social and fine/gross motor skills as well. Shared Living Provider is always present and would be responsible for med passes. Morrison Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Morrison Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED Required
DSP Certification preferred but will train the right candidate
CPR/First Aid Certification
Safety training such as Mandt, Safety Care, etc.
Valid Maine Driver’s license required and a clean driving record
Experienced with transfers in and out of wheelchair, using a lift, and is comfortable working in someone’s private home with the Shared Living DSP who resides there as well.

Nice To Haves

DSP Certification

Responsibilities

Willing to transport clients out into the community
Provide personal care, showers, toileting, dressing etc.
Supporting clients to help them reach and maintain plan of care goals and activities.
Have a good understanding of what community supports is
Gives hands on and eyes on care and support for clients