What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) & CRMA position at Woodfords?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you desire rewarding and meaningful work helping individuals in need?
Woodfords Family Services is growing and looking to welcome a full-time (36-40 hrs. per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to our Residential Services Program in Saco, ME!
Position Summary
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you are a caregiver to adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and / or intellectual disabilities. DSP's work with consumers, their families, and other service providers to promote independence and community inclusion through various daily living skills including : budgeting, meal prep, housekeeping, grocery shopping, decision making, transportation, and personal support. By offering your compassionate support, you assist individuals to be active in their communities and also accompany individuals on outings and activities. You will support adults to make daily progress toward their goals.
As a DSP and CRMA caregiver in our Residential and Independent Living programs, you work independently with an adult consumer as well as cooperatively within a treatment team.
Key responsibilities of the DSP :
- Support in Self-care Tasks
- Health & Safety-monitoring
- Community Integration & Advocacy
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Promoting Freedom of Choice & Decision Making
Opportunity Details
Qualifications
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!
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 package to full-time employees :
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 : $16 - $17
