Direct Support Professional

Job Description

About the Role:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll 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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For:

Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented individuals

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience in human services preferred, but we’ll train the right candidate

Valid Maine driver’s license or driver's 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

Part-time