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Family First Developmental Disability Solutions
Sanford, ME, US
Summary
Provide direct support to clients by following detailed support plans and assisting with domestic tasks like cooking, cleaning, and medication. Facilitate community inclusion by accompanying clients to social events and managing their health and safety documentation.
Job Description
Description
Welcome to Family First Developmental Disability Solutions, where you’ll be rewarded for hard work and supported in your professional growth.
- MORE HOURS AVAILABLE TO STAFF AFTER HIRE- NO LIMITS ON OVERTIME!!
- Clear goals and job responsibilities
- Flexible schedules
- Mileage reimbursement and paid travel between clients
- Health Insurance Stipend up to 300$ monthly
- 401K
- Paid training
- Administrators available to staff for questions and assistance 24/7
- Work that makes a difference in someone's life
Responsibilities:
- Follow a detailed support plan with goals specific to each client’s needs and be respectful of each client’s wishes and personal preferences.
- Domestic support skills such as: cooking, cleaning, medication assistance, scheduling and attending medical appointments, shopping, transportation, and housing management.
- Working on an array of goals to support clients in accessing social activities and utilizing community resources. Community inclusion support will likely include: attending social and volunteering events with clients, encouraging client involvement in community, advocating for clients, and providing transportation
- Ensuring client’s health and safety.
- Working with others in the interest of the individuals we support.
- Proper documentation compliance in accordance with State of ME regulatory guidelines and practices using the ClearCare/Well Sky phone app.
MORE HOURS AVAILABLE TO STAFF AFTER HIRE- NO LIMITS ON OVERTIME!!
Requirements
Qualifications:
- One year of Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience. Alternatively, experience in the health and human services field, including roles as an educational technician, is also preferred.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. as well as proof of completion.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Pass a criminal, drug, and background check.
- Own a smartphone.
- Able to keep online records and communicate via email.
- Have a valid Driver’s License
- Reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
- DSP Certificate required
- Have or be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, and other training as required per state of Maine or clients’ Individualized Service Plans (ISPs)
- Have or be willing to obtain up-to-date, CDC-recommended immunizations for healthcare workers including: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B and Seasonal Influenza.