Direct Support Professional

@ Sevita
Sevitasevita.com

Direct Support Professional

Portland, ME
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Join a dedicated team supporting individuals with living skills, therapeutic recreation, daily activities, and community involvement. Make a positive impact in people's lives while working flexible hours with benefits like PTO, health insurance, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Six months to one year human services
  • Valid Driver's License for 1 year
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Background check clearance

Qualifications

  • Caring attitude and dedication
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Commitment to quality

Full job description



We’re Hiring – Part-Time Opportunities!
(Sun 8a-4p,Monday: 8am- 12a, Wed & Thurs: 4p-12a)
Join our team and make a difference!
Starting Pay: $18.75/hour-Additional pay available for applicable certifications and experience
Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life? In this role you will carry out rewarding work and play a crucial role in the success of our organization.
  • Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings.
  • Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
  • Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities.
  • Work closely with our clinical staff to support the therapeutic and behavioral plans in place.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Six months to one year of experience in the human services field
  • Valid Driver's License from state of residence for minimum 1 year and good driving record
  • Must be minimum of 18 years of age
  • Successful clearance of background checks
  • A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills
  • A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
  • A commitment to quality in everything you do
Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make… we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?
  • Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
  • Paid Time Off and Health benefits for full-time employees.
  • Paid training, Holiday pay, Mileage reimbursement
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve
  • A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
  • Since our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles
Work with fantastic co-workers - Come join our team – Apply Today!



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