What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Full-Time - Turner ME position at LEAP (Life Enrichment Advancing People)?
Description
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Fun & Rewarding: Work at a place where your effort directly results in making another human beings’ life easier…rack up the “good karma” points! Have fun getting paid to attend community events like movies, fairs, and monster truck races.
Job Security and Local Work: LEAP has been in the Farmington Maine area for over 40 years and our industry is extremely resilient to marketplace fluctuations. We continue to grow and have job openings even when other local businesses are shutting their doors. While we do have one location in Turner ME, all of our other program locations are local to Farmington.
Retention and Employee-Centric Culture? LEAP has an average tenure of 8.5 YEARS! We value each employee as the individuals they are and work hard to promote work-life balance.
Who We are:
For over 40 years, Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) has been supporting people with developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities to be actively involved in their communities. To this end we provide small group and individualized residential services, adult case management and training services. LEAP is a private nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people with disabilities to lead joyful lives with dignity, independence, and autonomy by providing comprehensive and individualized support. Our fundamental operating principle is to strive for each supported individual's fulfillment of physical wellbeing, self-expression, and experiences of joy.
Requirements
Typical Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional (DSP)
A typical day as a DSP provides an opportunity to serve our supported individuals, assist your fellow staff members and might include the following:
- Supervise, assist, and instruct supported individuals in activities designed to enhance their independence to include community and social activities.
- Assist LEAP’s supported individuals to care for their homes and personal possessions. When needed/directed, perform housekeeping tasks for resident’s who fail to do so. Report any unsafe conditions.
- General housekeeping, snow removal, vehicle upkeep and meal preparation.
- Paperwork/reporting/attending meetings, participating in training and other tasks as assigned.
Who You Are:
- Someone who gets along well with others and enjoys being a positive influence on others.
- Because of regulatory requirements you are at least 18 years of age.
- You have a high school degree or GED. Very qualified applicants have previous experience as an Ed Tech, CNA, BHP or PSS.
- You have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record.
- You can exercise good judgement and build and maintain sustainable interpersonal relationships.
- You’re an empathetic individual who is reliable and meets scheduling commitments.
Benefits We Offer:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life and AD&D / Short- and Long-Term Disability / HSA
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off with “Roll-Over” and “Buy-Back” Programs Available.
- Tuition Reimbursement and over $1,000 of Company Paid Certification Training
- Employee referral bonuses and other variable compensation opportunities.
- Occasional BBQ’s, Rafting Trips, Gardening Opportunities, Ice Cream Trucks and more!
- Note: Some health benefits only available to employees working over 30 hours each week.
EEOC Statement: Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) is dedicated to building a diverse staff who have expertise and interest in serving our communities. We encourage people from all diversity types to seek career opportunities and experience joy within our programs and organization. We are committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse environment.
Work Conditions:
- Primary work will be at our residential site in Turner, ME.
- There are no remote working opportunities for this role.
- No overnight travel however occasional travel to Farmington to complete state-mandated trainings is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Typical Work Conditions. Work is performed predominantly in a residential environment (e.g., single family home, apartment, etc.). Required to stand, walk, sit; talk to hear, both in person and on telephone; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects or controls; ability for visual and gestural communications; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist torso and climb stairs.
Salary : $17 - $19
