Direct Support Professional, Community & Residential Support
Compensation
$17 per hour
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Sanford, ME
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Direct Support Professional, Community & Residential Support role is onsite in Sanford, ME, working in residential and community settings. Starting pay is $17 per hour. The role supports Waypoint's Adult Services Community Support program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP provides person-centered support that promotes independence, self-determination, health, relationships, and community participation. By following individual plans, assisting with daily living, and documenting services, the role helps members pursue their goals and participate in their communities.
What you'll do
- Provide individualized support and skill-building
- facilitate community, volunteer, social, recreational, and educational activities
- support relationships, choice-making, and self-advocacy
- implement service and person-centered plans
- provide approved transportation
- assist with daily living, meal planning, hygiene, household routines, and wellness
- monitor and communicate health or safety concerns
- administer and document medications in compliance with CRMA requirements
- complete service documentation and incident reports
- maintain safe residences and vehicles
- attend required meetings and training.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- direct support professionalcommunity & residential supportsanford mewaypoint maineadult servicescommunity supportintellectual and developmental disabilitiesperson-centered supportlife skillscommunity engagementmedication administrationcrma certificationsafety care certification$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 employee must become DSP, CRMA, and Safety Care certified. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 35–40 hours, with occasional nights and weekends.
About the employer
Waypoint Maine is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
- Occupation code
- 21-1093.00
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Listing ID: 8efa6a68-dd14-43ee-a355-4c2b6493fe73