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Direct Support Specialist - Full-Time

Direct Support Specialist - Full-Time

Great Bay ServicesSanford, ME, United States
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Title :  Direct Support Professional

Reports to :  Employment Program Manager

Salary : $18.00 an hour

Hours : 30+ hours

Summary :

Direct Support Professionals are part of a team who provide in-home, on the job and / or community-based supports to individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities.

Overview :

The supports provided facilitate the community engagement, independent living and employment needs of individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Each Direct Support Professional (DSP) works one on one or with a small group of program members each day. Each Direct Support Professional (DSP) will engage individuals in their home, employment settings, or community outings, as well as a variety of classes led by colleagues, including art, music, reading & writing skills, yoga, and other interests & goals set by the individuals themselves on a yearly basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Provide instructional support while assisting members with the implementation of their yearly Individual Service Agreement / Person-Centered Plan goals and encouraging independence.
  • Promote quality community connections for members while seeking opportunities in recreational, social, and vocational activities.
  • Assure safety of members at all times.
  • Timely completion of all required paperwork, i.e., daily notes, mileage logs, timesheets, progress notes, and incident reports.
  • Provide transportation for members in the community using your personal vehicle. (Mileage is reimbursed)
  • Be a positive role model with strong advocacy toward member rights and choice.
  • Attend and participate in all required meetings including Individual Service Agreement / Person-Centered Plan meetings as an integral member of the team.
  • Work with individuals who may display mal-adaptive / assaultive behaviors.
  • Exposure to bodily fluids noting that Great Bay Services is taking precautions around the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Lifting, bending, sitting, walking, running, stooping, carrying objects and other physical movements.
  • Work in various seasonal weather conditions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Hold a valid drivers license and valid vehicle inspection sticker.
  • Carry mandatory auto insurance of no less than 100K / 300K.

Qualifications :

The successful candidate for this role shall have the following qualifications :

  • Graduate of high school or recipient of GED certificate.
  • Compassion for those with differences, and an interest in supporting individuals in achieving their goals.
  • Patience.
  • Creativity.
  • First Aid & CPR certification training will be provided to candidates without it.
  • DSP certification training will be provided to candidates without it.
  • He-M 1201 Administration of Medications in Developmental Services Programs training will be provided to candidates without it.
  • Other :

    The successful candidate will be subject to background checks, including driving & criminal. A valid drivers license, evidence of current vehicle registration, inspection and insurance is also required.

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations and some flexibility is available for scheduled hours, to perform the essential functions.

    Compensation details : 18-20 Hourly Wage

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