What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Alternative Services Inc - Northeast?
🌟 Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Lewiston & Auburn, ME
Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time (Part-time options available in New Gloucester & Gray, ME)
Starting Pay: From $18.00/hr, depending on experience
Additional Pay: Extra hourly rate for applicants with a satisfactory driver's license and an active CRMA
💙 Make a Difference Every Day
Are you compassionate, reliable, and committed to helping others live meaningful, fulfilling lives? Whether you're experienced or brand new to this field, we want to hear from you! We offer paid training, so you earn while you learn.
🏠 About ASI‑NE
ASI‑NE provides residential group homes and community support services to adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses.
Our mission is simple and powerful: "Supporting people to experience meaningful lives."
We are fully HCBS compliant in all programs and proudly serve individuals in Kennebec, Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties.
⭐ What You'll Do as a Direct Support Professional
- Support adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses in residential and community settings
- Help individuals build life skills and achieve personal goals
- Foster independence, community involvement, and meaningful daily experiences
- Maintain professionalism, compassion, and a positive support approach
- Provide leadership and act as a role model for dignity and respect
✔️ Requirements
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- Reliable transportation & willingness to travel
- Attend all mandatory trainings and staff meetings
🎁 Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability – Free to the employee
- Life Insurance – Free to the employee
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Family coverage options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 120 days
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training at regular rate
- US Cellular phone plan discounts
- Wellness Program
- On‑demand pay available
📅 Current Full-Time and Part-Time Openings – Lewiston & Auburn, ME
Part-Time also available in the Gray and New Gloucester, ME area!!
👉 Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation.
🌱 Why Join Us?
You will directly impact the lives of others while gaining valuable skills, professional training, and career growth opportunities. This is work that truly matters.
📩 Apply Today
Ready to start a career with purpose?
Help make a difference in the lives of others!
Salary : $18