*$1,000 Sign-on bonus!*
Are you looking to lead a rewarding and exciting career? Do you have a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of individuals in need?
Woodfords' Family Services is seeking to welcome a full-time (40 hrs.) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Residential Services team in Gorham, ME!
Position Summary
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you are a caregiver to adults with developmental disabilities. You will support adult consumers with daily living skills including budgeting, meal prep, housekeeping, grocery shopping, decision making, transportation, and personal support. By offering your compassionate support, you assist individuals to be active in their communities and also accompany individuals on outings and activities. You will support adults to make daily progress toward their goals.
As a DSP and CRMA caregiver in our Residential and Independent Living programs, you work independently with an adult consumer as well as cooperatively within a treatment team.
Key responsibilities of the DSP:
What we're looking for:
Full-time; 40 hours per week
$17-18.00/hourly (commensurate with experience and certification)
$1,000 Sign-on bonus! (paid upon 6 months of employment)
Qualifications
Not a DSP? We'll help get you there!
Through training, supervision, and ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, DSP's are equipped with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive and make a positive impact for the individuals they serve!
What makes it even better? Woodfords pays YOU in your training to become certified as a DSP! Get started with your career at Woodfords Family Services today and join an organization that's committed to your professional development!
A glimpse at our benefits options
In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that supports your career goals, Woodfords Family Services is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees:
Who We Are
Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state of Maine.
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