**$1500 Sign-on Bonus!**

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you desire rewarding and influential work in helping those in need?

The team at Woodfords' Family Services is looking to welcome Direct Support Professionals to help grow our Adult Residential Services Program!

Position Summary

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you are a caregiver to adults with developmental disabilities. You will support adult consumers with daily living skills including budgeting, meal prep, housekeeping, grocery shopping, decision making, transportation, and personal support. By offering your compassionate support, you assist individuals to be active in their communities and also accompany individuals on outings and activities. You will support adults to make daily progress toward their goals.

As a DSP and CRMA caregiver in our Residential and Independent Living programs, you work independently with an adult consumer as well as cooperatively within a treatment team.

Key responsibilities of the DSP:

• Support in Self-care Tasks
• Health & Safety-monitoring
• Community Integration & Advocacy
• Meal Planning and Preparation
• Promoting Freedom of Choice & Decision Making
  

Schedule & Compensation

We are actively hiring DSPs in: Scarborough & Saco!

Not a DSP? We'll help get you there!

Through training, supervision, and ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, DSP's are equipped with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive and make a positive impact for the individuals they serve!

What makes it even better? Woodfords pays YOU in your training to become certified as a DSP! Get started with your career at Woodfords Family Services today and join an organization that's committed to your professional development!

Are you looking for a career at an organization that's committed to your professional growth and development?

In addition to being part of a supportive and inclusive work culture, Woodfords Family Services offers a comprehensive and complete benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Generous Paid Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan w/ Agency Match
• Employer PAID STD & LTD
• Paid initial and ongoing training
• Opportunities for Advancement within Woodfords!
• AND MORE!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required ; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
• Valid driver's license & use of reliable vehicle with current insurance
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or successful completion of the full DSP course within 6 months of hire (Employees are paid by Woodfords when attending DSP training)

Come and join our mission in supporting the inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities! Apply Today!