Direct Support Professional (DSP) - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Assistance Plus
Summary
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) carries out services that focus on the specific needs of adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism by providing Community Support, Community Membership, or Home Support services. The DSP will ensure the quality and safe delivery of approved community and home-based services as outlined in the Support or Comprehensive Waivers.
Job description
This position will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home and will transport clients in their communities.
The ability to work weekend hours is required for this position.
Duties include and are not limited to:
- Ensuring that the clients plan of care drives all service activities
- Ensuring the safety of the clients while in their home and community
- Assisting clients in exploring and pursuing areas of interest in employment by accessing community activities and resources for Community Support and Community Membership only
- Ensuring Community Membership services are provided in the clients community and are centered around the clients individual interests and plan of care
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K
- Valid Maine driver's license
- Must be 17 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- DSP certification
- Entry level computer experience
- Access to email/internet
- Ability to work weekend hours
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Paid travel time
- Paid time off
- No vaccine requirement
- Work/life balance
- Free initial training
- Free job-specific trainings
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K Retirement
Company overview
Assistance Plus is a comprehensive home health care and behavioral health services provider based in Benton, Maine, established in 1993. As a family-run organization, it offers a wide range of services including in-home personal care, behavioral health support, intellectual/developmental disability services, and substance use treatment. The company serves over 107 towns across central Maine with a dedicated staff of more than 260 professionals. Their services encompass personal support for activities of daily living, companionship programs, behavioral health home services for adults and children, case management, daily living support, and medication management. Assistance Plus operates multiple offices in Augusta, Benton, Waterville, Wilton, and Winslow, providing community-based care that emphasizes independence, safety, and quality of life for clients. The organization is licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and maintains strong community partnerships while adhering to rigorous standards of care and professional certification requirements for all staff members.