Direct Support Professional

at John F. Murphy Homes, Inc. in Auburn, Maine, United States

Description

About the Role:As a Direct Support Professional ( DSP ), youll 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 growth-always with respect, compassion, and a focus on helping each person reach their fullest potential.

What Youll 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 Were Looking For:

+ Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented individuals

+ High School Diploma or GED required

+ Experience in human services preferred, but well train the right candidate

+ Valid Maine drivers license or drivers license in the United States for at least 1 year 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

Qualifications

Education

Required

+ General Educational Development or better

+ High School Diploma or better

Experience

Required

+ 1 year: Valid drivers license with clean record in the United States

Preferred

+ Ability to use basic computer software preferred

+ Experience in human services preferred, but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer