Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Winthrop, ME, with a schedule of Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., totaling 24 hours weekly. Compensation is $16–$18 per hour. Brighter Heights Maine supports residents in a three-person home. The role helps residents build daily living skills, receive direct care, and participate in community activities while promoting independence and dignity. The professional works with clients, families, and service providers to support individual needs.

What you'll do

• Promote independence with clients, families, and service providers
• support daily living skills and provide direct care
• administer medication if holding a CRMA
• assist with housekeeping, personal hygiene, transportation, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
• accompany clients on community outings
• treat clients with respect and dignity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

winthrop me

brighter heights maine

$16–$18/hr

24 hours weekly

thursday and friday evenings

sunday schedule

community outings

daily living skills

direct care

crma training available

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

An existing DSP certificate is desired and CRMA certification is highly preferred; CRMA training may be provided at no cost. Requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of experience with adults in a supervised setting, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license.

About the employer

Brighter Heights Maine is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.