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Woodfords Family Services

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Shared Living

Woodfords Family Services, Portland, Maine, us, 04122

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Woodfords Family Services is seeking a casual (16 hours per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Portland, ME! This is an on-site position in a Shared Living Provider's Home. Must be comfortable with personal care supports.

Position Summary As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you are a caregiver to adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or intellectual disabilities. DSPs work with consumers, their families, and other service providers to promote independence and community inclusion through daily living skills such as budgeting, meal prep, housekeeping, grocery shopping, decision making, transportation, and personal support. You will assist individuals to be active in their communities and accompany them on outings and activities, supporting adults to make daily progress toward their goals.

Key Responsibilities

Support in Self-care Tasks

Health & Safety monitoring

Community Integration & Advocacy

Meal Planning and Preparation

Promoting Freedom of Choice & Decision Making

Opportunity Details

Casual (per-diem); 16 hours per week

Monday through Thursday, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

$17.00 per hour

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with current insurance

Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or successful completion of the full DSP course within 6 months of hire (Employees are paid by Woodfords when attending DSP training)

Benefits

Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

1 Floating Holiday

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match

Robust Employee Wellness Program

Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement

Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

About Woodfords Family Services Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years. The agency offers clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses. The agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).

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