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Direct Support Professional

Job Description - Direct Support Professional

About the Role:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll make a difference every day by helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full, independent, and meaningful lives. DSPs provide hands-on support with daily living, community involvement, and personal growth—always with respect, compassion, and a focus on helping each person reach their fullest potential.


 


What You’ll Do:




  • Support individuals with personal care, daily living skills, and community participation




  • Encourage independence while assisting with meals, hygiene, transportation, and household tasks




  • Foster communication, social skills, and positive relationships




  • Follow individual support and behavior plans (expectations vary by program)




  • Ensure a safe, clean, and healthy home environment




  • Assist with medication administration and health monitoring




  • Required to accurately document care, incidents, and progress




  • Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to provide consistent, high-quality support




 


What We’re Looking For:




  • Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented individuals




  • High School Diploma or GED required




  • Experience in human services preferred, but we’ll train the right candidate




  • Valid Maine driver’s license or driver's license in the United States for at least 1 year with clean driving record




  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and provide personal care for men and women, as needed




  • Must complete required DSP certification and agency trainings



  • Open schedule availability


 


Why Join Us:




  • Meaningful, rewarding work that changes lives




  • Paid training and opportunities for advancement




  • Supportive, team-driven environment




  • Full-time, part-time (24/7 operation including weekends/holidays), and opportunities for overtime



  • Medical, dental, vision, 403b, etc.

  • Employee discounts

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