Special Olympics Specialist, Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Special Olympics Specialist, Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Lewiston, ME. Compensation is $19.75 per hour. Creative Works provides community-based daytime activities for adults with disabilities and autism, including a program designed to build confidence, motivation, and communication skills. The specialist develops and directs Special Olympics activities and events, supporting participants' personal growth, independence, and goals. The role coordinates schedules and community practice spaces while providing direct support and maintaining communication with participants' guardians, case managers, and the program team.

What you'll do

• Prepare and direct Special Olympics events
• create an events calendar and practice schedule
• advocate for assigned individuals and attend meetings
• assist with personal care and transfers as needed
• transport individuals as needed
• ensure participant medical forms and staff training are current
• build community relationships for practice space
• communicate with guardians and case managers
• maintain logs, files, and incident reports
• keep facilities safe and clean.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special olympics specialist

direct support professional

community services

day program

adults with disabilities

autism support

event planning

lewiston me

$19.75/hour

monday-friday

8am-4pm

occasional weekend events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 11 paid holidays
• 14 days paid time off
• health, dental and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., 40 hours, with occasional weekends for special events; DSP, CPR, and WELLE certifications required or to be obtained within four months of hire.

About the employer

Creative Works is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.