Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Shared Living

Direct Support Professional (DSP)Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you desire rewarding and meaningful work helping individuals in need?Woodfords Family Services is seeking a casual (16 hours per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Portland, ME!This is an on-site position in a Shared Living Providers Home. Must be comfortable with personal care supports.Position SummaryAs a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you are a caregiver to adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or intellectual disabilities. DSP's work with consumers, their families, and other service providers to promote independence and community inclusion through various daily living skills including: budgeting, meal prep, housekeeping, grocery shopping, decision making, transportation, and personal support. By offering your compassionate support, you assist individuals to be active in their communities and also accompany individuals on outings and activities. You will support adults to make daily progress toward their goals.As a DSP caregiver in our Residential and Independent Living programs, you work independently with an adult consumer as well as cooperatively within a treatment team.Key responsibilities of the DSP include:Support in Self-care TasksHealth & Safety-monitoringCommunity Integration & AdvocacyMeal Planning and PreparationPromoting Freedom of Choice & Decision MakingOpportunity DetailsCasual (per-diem); 16 hours per weekMonday through Thursday, 4:00pm - 8:00pm$17.00 per hourQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferredValid driver's license & use of reliable vehicle with current insuranceDirect Support Professional (DSP) certification, or successful completion of the full DSP course within 6 months of hire (Employees are paid by Woodfords when attending DSP training)Not a DSP? We'll get you certified!Through high-quality training, supervision, ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, DSPs at Woodfords Family Services are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their role and make a positive impact for the families they serve. Previous experience not required. Apply today and grow your career at an organization that's committed to your success!Our employees are our greatest assetIn addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits package to full-time employees:Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)Dental & Vision InsurancePaid VacationPaid Sick Time10 Paid Holidays1 Floating Holiday403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency MatchRobust Employee Wellness ProgramGym/Fitness membership reimbursementEmployer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityEmployer-Paid Group Term Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)Voluntary Supplemental BenefitsExclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service EmployeesWoodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramWoodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.