Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional Show Map Location 280 GANNETT DR STE B, South Portland, ME, 04106-7940, United States Base Pay $17.00 / Hour Required Degree High school Manage Others No Description Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of clients. Documents all services provided to the clients accurately and timely. Provides advocacy to ensure clients’ needs are heard, rights are understood and problems are resolved. Practices effective communication, empathy and problem solving; Supports the agency as an effective team player by supporting other programs when there is a critical need. Understands and follows all agency policies and procedures including training requirements. Requirements Join our team and help to provide a range of activities and supports to individuals with developmental, cognitive and behavioral health challenges to help them achieve their goals. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of clients. Documents all services provided to the clients accurately and timely. Provides advocacy to ensure clients’ needs are heard, rights are understood and problems are resolved. Practices effective communication, empathy and problem solving; Supports the agency as an effective team player by supporting other programs when there is a critical need. Understands and follows all agency policies and procedures including training requirements. Qualifications Preference may be given to applicants with DSP experience; however, experience is not required Minimum of High school diploma or GED Must be 18 or older Preferred: active Maine license. Excellent communication and customer service skills Must pass a background check Summary Benefits Port Resources provides a competitive benefits package for employees: Health & Dental Insurance Medical Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account Paid vacation & time off Employer paid Short-term/Long-term disability Wellness & EAP programs 403(b) Retirement Package with employer match (after one year of employment) Life Insurance Port Resources, a nonprofit organization based in South Portland with group homes across Southern Maine, supports people with developmental and behavioral health challenges, to live meaningful lives in their communities. Port Resources has been providing home healthcare services for more than 30 years and is one of the larger social service agencies in Maine. The organization works with adults who have a wide range of challenges, such as Autism, Down syndrome, Traumatic brain injuries and mental health diagnoses. Port Resources is an equal opportunity employer.