Direct Support Professional – Community Supports and Membership

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional – Community Supports and Membership role is onsite in Norway, ME; starting pay is $17.00 per hour. The role supports Waypoint members with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building community connections, independence, and relationships. Waypoint provides residential and in-home supports as well as other services for people with disabilities.

What you'll do

• Build supportive relationships and understand members’ service plans
• provide individualized support and skill-building
• help members plan meaningful activities
• implement person-centered service and care plans
• support community participation, including transportation
• encourage choice and self-advocacy
• provide personal care as needed
• follow professional recommendations
• complete training and maintain certifications
• document services
• administer medications in compliance with CRMA requirements and agency procedures
• maintain confidentiality and safety
• and communicate with members, families, coworkers, and community partners. A high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation are required. Direct Support Professional Certification and Safety Care must be obtained within six months
• CRMA certification is needed as applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

community supports

membership

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

community engagement

independent living skills

person-centered support

norway me

waypoint maine

$17 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employer-paid short-term disability
• employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• critical illness and accident insurance
• flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Prior experience is not required. The role requires a willingness to provide emergency coverage in residential or community programs as needed. Benefits include insurance, retirement, paid time off and holidays, and employer-paid disability and life insurance.

About the employer

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