Direct Support Professional
john f murphy homesAuburn, ME
$38,189 per yearAPPLY NOW
Direct Support Professional
john f murphy homesAuburn, ME
10 days ago
Industries
Services for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesResidential Intellectual and Developmental Disability FacilitiesOther Individual and Family Services$38,189 per year
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About the Role:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll make a difference every day by helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full, independent, and meaningful lives. DSPs provide hands-on support with daily living, community involvement, and personal growthalways with respect, compassion, and a focus on helping each person reach their fullest potential.
What You'll Do:
- Support individuals with personal care, daily living skills, and community participation
- Encourage independence while assisting with meals, hygiene, transportation, and household tasks
- Foster communication, social skills, and positive relationships
- Follow individual support and behavior plans (expectations vary by program)
- Ensure a safe, clean, and healthy home environment
- Assist with medication administration and health monitoring
- Required to accurately document care, incidents, and progress
- Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to provide consistent, high-quality support
What We're Looking For:
- Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented individuals
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience in human services preferred, but we'll train the right candidate
- Valid Maine driver's license or driver's license in the United States for at least 3 years with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and provide personal care for men and women, as needed
- Must complete required DSP certification and agency trainings
- Open schedule availability
Why Join Us:
- Meaningful, rewarding work that changes lives
- Paid training and opportunities for advancement
- Supportive, team-driven environment
- Full-time, part-time (24/7 operation including weekends/holidays), and opportunities for overtime
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b, etc.
- Employee discounts
- The anticipated starting pay for this position is $18.36 per hour (or $38,188.80 annually), depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. Eligible employees are also offered a comprehensive benefits package.
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Salary
$38,189 per year
Experience level
Junior
Location
Auburn, ME
Occupation
Social and Human Service Assistants
Industry
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Posted
10 days ago
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