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Support Solutions hasFULL-TIMEandPART-TIMEDirect Support
Professional positions in Lewiston, Auburn, Norway, Winthrop, and
Manchester, Maine.
If have a calling to be a caregiver, if you want tofeel good about the
work you do,if you want tomake a difference in someones life instead
of just earning a paycheck, a Direct Support Professional position may
be right for you!
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Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age, required.
- High School Diploma/GED/HiSet
- Valid Drivers License and Auto Insurance
Responsibilities and Duties
- Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in
fulfilling the mission of Support Solutions by providing assistance
with daily living activities such as preparing meals, administering
medication, as well as providing support and transportation to
appointments and into the community.
- To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated
to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support
- Provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual
disabilities and specialized care in daily living, social, and
recreational activities
- Provide support and assistance to help support maximum independence
of individuals
- Participate in the development and implementation of the individual
support plan
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals
- Assist and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in
the home and community
- Observe individuals behaviors and changes in physical condition,
utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual, and document
and report accordingly
- Administer medications (upon completion of certification; all
necessary training is provided)
- Assist/perform needed cooking, housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Maintain logs and records pertaining to individuals
Benefits:
In return for your commitment to making a difference in the life of
someone else, Support Solutions will provide a fun and rewarding work
environment, benefits package, competitive pay rates,PAIDin-house
professional development (training) and advancement opportunities within
the organization.
Support Solutions status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization may
qualify you for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Visit us, or apply online at:www.supportsolutions.org
Support Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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