What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP: PT or FT Community Support Day Program position at Affinity?
Affinity
Direct Support Professional
A sign-on incentive of up to $1000!
$500 after 90 days of employment, and an additional $500 at one year.
The DSP starting base wage is $17-$19/hr.
Location: Portland
- Hours: The schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. This position is in the adult services community support day program and may include afternoon BHP shifts if you are seeking additional hours. Forty hours per week cannot be guaranteed, and Residential or overnight hours are not available.
Do you enjoy working with adults, children, or teenagers? Making a positive impact in an individual and family's life? Do the qualities below express your personality? This is the perfect position for you!
Affinity is seeking applicants with the following qualities or interests to join our Team:
*Reliable*Creative*Patient*Outgoing*Flexible*Compassionate*Empathetic* Passion for books and music* Caring*Fun*Energetic*Thoughtful*Motivated*
Affinity's BHPs and DSPs provide in-home and community support to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs and BHPs work one-on-one and in a group setting with an individual(s) on challenging behaviors, social skills, personal care, daily living skills, and community integration. Affinity provides employment in a day program or home/community based setting. We do not have residential programs or provide overnight support.
Affinity's range of pay is based on the actual current employees for the DSP position is $17-$25 per hour.
Benefits:
- Partial company-paid health/dental insurance at 20 hours per week.
- 401K Retirement Plan with annual agency discretionary match.
- Paid mileage reimbursement of .50/mile.
- Paid Training (DSP, CPR/FA, Safety Care, Blood Borne Pathogens, etc.)
- Ongoing Supervision.
- Earned Time and Paid Holidays for employees scheduled for 30 hours per week.
- Earned Time for employees scheduled under 30 hours per week, accrue 1 hour of paid time for every 40 hours worked.
- Paid weekly via direct deposit.
- Quarterly evaluations with up to 3% of your salary bonus!
Job Requirements:
- Good driving record and reliable transportation with valid inspection/registration.
- Vehicle insurance liability requirements of $100,000/$300,000.
- Ability to complete BHP training within one year from the date of hire and DSP training within six months of hire.
- Positive attitude.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to complete online documentation using several computer applications and systems. This will require the use of a smartphone and GPS enabling.
- Organized.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Education Requirements:
- Over age 18 with a High School Diploma or GED.
- Preference is given to those applicants with BHP or DSP certification or experience working with children.
To apply, provide your availability, program location interest, and resume through Indeed.
Stephanie Callan
Director of Administration
Affinity
400 Riverside St., Unit C-1
Portland, Maine 04103
Fax: 207-888-4555
No Phone calls, please.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, ME 04103 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $500