DSP Community Supports, Scarborough, Maine

Morrison Centeris seeking a Full Time Direct Support Professional (DSP), to be based in Scarborough, Maine

Morrison Center is hiring an additional Full Time Direct Support Professional (DSP).

Willing to transport clients out into the community, provide personal care, complete daily documentation, have a good understanding of what community supports is. DSP staffer to support the clients in maintaining, obtaining, and managing their goals.

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.
  

Benefits of the Job:

• Pay: $21/hour
  
• Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm.
  
• Health & dental insurance with employer contributions
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Vacation & sick time accrual
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
  

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

Morrison Centeris 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.