Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Lewiston, ME, with full-time day-shift positions available and compensation of $15.10–$16.75 per hour. New Communities supports adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism through residential direct care. The professional provides direct support, medication assistance, and personal care while encouraging clients to build independence at home and in the community. The role also supports recreational and social activities and transportation using company vehicles.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care to adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• act as a role model
• administer medication
• assist with personal care
• encourage independence at home and in the community
• attend and promote recreational and social outings and activities
• transport clients using company vehicles.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

intellectual disabilities

autism support

residential care

medication assistance

personal care

full-time

day shift

lewiston me

new communities

$15.10–$16.75/hr

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training and certifications
• same-day pay option
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
• 403(b) with 5% company match
• wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• birthday bonus.

Why this role

Paid training and certifications; direct-care experience preferred but not required; training is available.

About the employer

New Communities Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.