What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Direct Support Professional - Overnight Hours (16 per week) position at Volunteers of America Northern New England?
Our disability services group home, Treasure House, in Belfast, ME is hiring for a dedicated, part-time direct support professional/certified residential medication aid for a program that operates on a 24/7 basis. This will be a 16-hour/week position that will help fill weekly overnight hours. Starting pay: $18 per hour ($18.50 per hour with CRMA)! This is a truly great way to supplement your income! Apply and find out more about this critical position with positive financial and value of service benefits!
VOA is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work organization through May 2025! We provide competitive wages, excellent benefits, and highly rewarding opportunities. It is more than a job- it is a service within a wonderful culture!
VOA will pay for training in this field for candidates that are chosen that do not have necessary certification; however, preference will be given to candidates who are CRMA and DSP certified.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required; college education in relevant discipline or experience working within the human services field preferred.
- DSP certification is preferred or must be obtained upon hire through our paid training.
- CRMA certification is preferred or must be obtained upon hire through our paid training.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities/autism spectrum disorder is preferred.
- Valid Maine driver’s license and good driving record are required.
Volunteers of America is also proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
If you are passionate about working in the intellectual or developmental disabilities field, and you are looking for a career opportunity that allows you to experience the joy of serving others, then we are the company for you! Volunteers of America Northern New England (VOA) serves people and communities in need and measures company success in positive changes in the lives of individuals and communities we serve.
Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
License/Certification:
- Maine Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Belfast, ME (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19
