What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Supports position at Woodfords?
Are you a looking for a new and exciting career opportunity? Are you passionate about making a difference for individuals in the Greater Portland community?
Woodfords is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our growing Community Supports Program in Westbrook, ME!
Position Summary
DSPs at Woodfords' Expedition Program serve an important role in helping adult consumers with developmental and intellectual disabilities lead fulfilling and independent lives! Through a variety of community and center-based activities, DSPs integrate therapeutic and evidence-based practices that promote and encourage achievement of individualized goals and future planning.
Key elements of the DSP role include :
- Support in Self-care Tasks
- Health & Safety-monitoring
- Community Integration & Advocacy
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Promoting Freedom of Choice & Decision Making
Opportunity Details
Must be available to work the following schedule & hours :
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!
Qualifications
Our employees are our greatest asset
In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits to full-time employees working 30-40 hours per week :
Who We Are
Woodfords 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.
Salary : $17 - $18
