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Direct Support Professional

NORTHEAST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES LLC
Lewiston, ME Other
POSTED ON 10/22/2024 CLOSED ON 1/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at NORTHEAST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES LLC?

Job Details

Job Location:    Lewiston, ME
Salary Range:    Undisclosed

Description

No experience necessary. Paid Training. $17-$18 per hour with a $1500 sign-on bonus ($500 at 90 days, $500 at 6 months, $500 at 1 year)

Join the Northeast Residential team! We are looking for caring, self-motivated individuals to fill our Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions. DSP's provide individualized, high quality care in safe and healthy environments.

As a DSP with Northeast Residential Services, you are part of a team providing 24/7 support and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities and Autism in their homes. Your efforts enable them to live independent, meaningful, and productive lives. Following individualized protocols, you will assist residents with community integration, activities of daily living, and developing independent living skills.

No experience required! We provide you with the necessary training to ensure your success as a Direct Support Professional here at Northeast Residential Services, and all initial and continued training hours are paid at your normal daily rate.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Responsibilities Include:

  • Establishing a caring rapport and safe environment.
  • Interactive engagement with supported individuals (hobbies and other interests)
  • Transporting to medical appointments, paid or volunteer commitments, shopping, and other community outings.
  • Following individual service plans as well as behavioral, medical, and other
  • support protocols.
  • Supporting or performing basic housekeeping duties
  • Assisting daily hygiene, personal care, and grooming as necessary

Essential Job Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in the English Language
  • Ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs.
  • Ability to work on holidays and during inclement weather.
  • Proof of Covid, Flu, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccinations.

Benefits:

  • Generous paid time off
  • 7 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available
  • Access to voluntary insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Variety of shifts available
  • Training and certifications provided

Northeast Residential Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications


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