Direct Support Professional (DSP), Wells Maine

Morrison Center is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP), to be based in Wells, Maine

Morrison Center is hiring an additionalPart-time Direct Support Professional (DSP), 24 Hours a week, Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 3pm. The DSP must be willing to transport clients out into the community, provide personal care, complete daily documentation, and have a good understanding of what community supports is. DSP staffer to support the clients in maintaining, obtaining, and managing their goals.

Benefits of the Job:

• Pay: $20-27/hour
• 403(B) retirement plan with company contributions
• 18 hours a week
• Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8am – 2pm.
• Working in South Berwick

Requirements of the Direct Support Professional:

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• DSP Certification preferred but will train the right candidate
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Safety training such as Mandt, Safety Care, etc.
• Prior experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Valid Maine Driver’s license required and a clean driving record
• Experienced with transfers in and out of wheelchair, using a lift, and is comfortable working in someone’s private home with the Shared Living DSP who resides there as well.

Benefits of the Job:

• Pay: $21/hour
• 403(B) retirement plan with company contributions
• 18 hours a week
• Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8am – 2pm.
• Working in South Berwick

Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional:

• Willing to transport clients out into the community
• Provide personal care, showers, toileting, dressing etc.
• Supporting clients to help them reach and maintain plan of care goals and activities.
  
• Have a good understanding of what community supports is
• Gives hands on and eyes on care and support for clients
  

Morrison Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Morrison Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.