Waban Projects, Inc.

Direct Support Professional

Sanford, ME 04073

regular

Job Type

full-time

Job Status

high-school

Education

Entry Level (<2 years experience)

Career Level


Looking for something more rewarding? More than just a regular old job? We have those! Waban is a nonprofit organization that has been established for over 50 years. We serve both adults and children with developmental disabilities and would love for you to join our team.

*Position Summary: *____This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment where our adult members are treated with dignity and respect. Promotion of member development and personally satisfying lifestyles, while providing opportunity for independence and increasing self-sufficiency, is our expectation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support, and encourage members to achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency in the areas of self-care, independent living skills, and social and community awareness.
  • Independently initiate household maintenance/upkeep as necessary, informing House Manager/Administrator of any repair needs as soon as possible.
  • Transport members in approved vehicles as activities require.
  • Act as a role model, maintaining professional, respectful relationships with members and providing clear and consistent boundaries as necessary.
  • Ensure medication distribution following successful completion of Medication Course (CRMA).
  • Support, Assist and encourage members in all areas of daily living including, but not limited to: personal care, feeding, socialization, recreation and leisure activities.
  • Complete daily documentation requirements for each shift by using the Agency electronic recordkeeping system (ERK).

Requirements

  • Must have a desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must have valid driver's license from state of residence and clean driving record
  • Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English
  • Must complete Agency and State mandated trainings within specified time frame
  • Must maintain certification requirements
  • Must be able to transfer adults weighing 75-150lbs with two assists and/or mechanical lift
  • Must be reliable and maintain an acceptable attendance record

Benefits

Benefits eligible positions may offer: health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plan, paid holidays, paid training, as well as paid vacation, sick, and personal time.

NOTE: You will be taken to our portal website to complete this action.

Job Details