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About The Position

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.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time weekend CNA/DSP positions.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for other full-time CNA/DSP positions.