Description

Do you find yourself getting bored with routine? 

Do you thrive on being the person to solve a staffing shortage while helping multiple teams? 

Well then, this role is for you and is a great opportunity for an individual who enjoys variety. 

Shift days, shift hours and work locations will vary, depending on needs.Opportunities to become part-time or full-time are available for the right candidate. This is a great chance to try out the role and see if being a Direct Support Professional is for you. Paid training and on the job training provided.

Requirements

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Fun & Rewarding: Work at a place where your effort directly results in making another human beings’ life easier…rack up the “good karma” points! Have fun getting paid to attend community events like movies, fairs, and monster truck races. 

Job Security and Local Work: LEAP has been in the Farmington Maine area for over 40 years and our industry is extremely resilient to marketplace fluctuations. We continue to grow and have job openings even when other local businesses are shutting their doors. While we do have one location in Turner ME, all of our other program locations are local to Farmington.

 Retention and Employee-Centric Culture? LEAP has an average tenure of 8.5 YEARS! We value each employee as the individuals they are and work hard to promote work-life balance.

Who We are:

For over 40 years, Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) has been supporting people with developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities to be actively involved in their communities. To this end we provide small group and individualized residential services, adult case management and training services. LEAP is a private nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people with disabilities to lead joyful lives with dignity, independence, and autonomy by providing comprehensive and individualized support. Our fundamental operating principle is to strive for each supported individual's fulfillment of physical wellbeing, self-expression, and experiences of joy. 

 A Typical Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

A typical day as a DSP provides an opportunity to serve our supported individuals, assist your fellow staff members and might include the following:

- Supervise, assist, and instruct supported individuals in activities designed to enhance their independence to include community and social activities.

- Assist LEAP’s supported individuals to care for their homes and personal possessions. When needed/directed, perform housekeeping tasks for resident’s who fail to do so. Report any unsafe conditions. 

- General housekeeping, snow removal, vehicle upkeep and meal preparation. 

- Paperwork/reporting/attending meetings, participating in training and other tasks as assigned.

Who You Are:

- Because of regulatory requirements you are at least 18 years of age and have a high school degree or GED. Additional excitement concerning applicants with previous experience as an Ed Tech, CAN, BHP or PSS.

- You have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record.

- You can exercise good judgement and build and maintain sustainable interpersonal relationships.

- You’re an empathetic individual who is reliable and meets scheduling commitments.

Benefits We Offer:

- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life and AD&D / Short- and Long-Term Disability / HSA 

- 401k with Employer Match

- Paid Time Off with “Roll-Over” and “Buy-Back” Programs Available.

- Tuition Reimbursement and over $1,000 of Company Paid Certification Training .

- Employee referral bonuses and other variable compensation opportunities.

- Occasional BBQ’s, Rafting Trips, Gardening Opportunities, Ice Cream Trucks and more!

- Note: Some health benefits only available to employees working over 30 hours each week.

EEOC Statement: Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) is dedicated to building a diverse staff who have expertise and interest in serving our communities. We encourage people from all diversity types to seek career opportunities and experience joy within our programs and organization. We are committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse environment.