Direct Support Professional (DSP), Wells Maine
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Morrison Center
Wells, ME, US
Summary
Provide personal care and community-based support to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve their goals. Responsibilities include transporting clients, assisting with daily living activities, and completing required documentation.
Job Description
Morrison Center is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP), to be based in Wells, Maine
Morrison Center is hiring an additional Part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP), 24 Hours a week, Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 3pm. The DSP must be willing to transport clients out into the community, provide personal care, complete daily documentation, and have a good understanding of what community supports is. DSP staffer to support the clients in maintaining, obtaining, and managing their goals.
Benefits of the Job:
- Pay: $20-27/hour
- 403(B) retirement plan with company contributions
- 18 hours a week
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8am – 2pm.
- Working in South Berwick
Requirements of the Direct Support Professional:
- HS Diploma or GED Required
- DSP Certification preferred but will train the right candidate
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Safety training such as Mandt, Safety Care, etc.
- Prior experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Valid Maine Driver’s license required and a clean driving record
- Experienced with transfers in and out of wheelchair, using a lift, and is comfortable working in someone’s private home with the Shared Living DSP who resides there as well.
Benefits of the Job:
- Pay: $21/hour
- 403(B) retirement plan with company contributions
- 18 hours a week
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8am – 2pm.
- Working in South Berwick
Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional:
- Willing to transport clients out into the community
- Provide personal care, showers, toileting, dressing etc.
- Supporting clients to help them reach and maintain plan of care goals and activities.
- Have a good understanding of what community supports is
- Gives hands on and eyes on care and support for clients
Morrison Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Morrison Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mission
Morrison Center’s mission is to provide comprehensive programming, individualized supports, and employment services for people of all ages with disabilities within a dynamic learning environment to empower its consumers and students to achieve maximum personal growth and independence.
History
Morrison Center has been serving the greater Portland area for more than 70 years. In fact, what is known as Morrison Center today began in 1951 when a group of interested individuals from the Westbrook Kiwanis formed an affiliation with Down East Cerebral Palsy Association.
Throughout the 1950’s, the program expanded from a Saturday afternoon playgroup to offering services several days a week. Over 70 years later, we’ve grown to an organization that offering a wide variety of programs and services five days a week. We also changed our name to honor Betty Morrison who essentially founded the Center and served as the Executive Director from 1962-1999! Morrison Center now serves adults and children of all ages and abilities through several different programs offered at locations in both Scarborough and Wells.
Our Strengths
A private, non-profit organization, Morrison Center has empowered Maine residents of all ages and abilities for more than 70 years with world-class educational, training, and support services. We offer:
Unwavering commitment to each individual’s needs
Extensive therapeutic, habilitative, and recreational offerings
Highly skilled team of educators, therapists, and direct care professionals
Dedicated, full-time registered nurse on premises
Specialization in medically complex individuals
Founded
1956
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Scarborough, Maine
Mission
Morrison Center’s mission is to provide comprehensive programming, individualized supports, and employment services for people of all ages with disabilities within a dynamic learning environment to empower its consumers and students to achieve maximum personal growth and independence.
History
Morrison Center has been serving the greater Portland area for more than 70 years. In fact, what is known as Morrison Center today began in 1951 when a group of interested individuals from the Westbrook Kiwanis formed an affiliation with Down East Cerebral Palsy Association.
Throughout the 1950’s, the program expanded from a Saturday afternoon playgroup to offering services several days a week. Over 70 years later, we’ve grown to an organization that offering a wide variety of programs and services five days a week. We also changed our name to honor Betty Morrison who essentially founded the Center and served as the Executive Director from 1962-1999! Morrison Center now serves adults and children of all ages and abilities through several different programs offered at locations in both Scarborough and Wells.
Our Strengths
A private, non-profit organization, Morrison Center has empowered Maine residents of all ages and abilities for more than 70 years with world-class educational, training, and support services. We offer:
Unwavering commitment to each individual’s needs
Extensive therapeutic, habilitative, and recreational offerings
Highly skilled team of educators, therapists, and direct care professionals
Dedicated, full-time registered nurse on premises
Specialization in medically complex individuals
Founded
1956
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Scarborough, Maine
