What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at John F Murphy Homes, Inc.?
About the Role:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll make a difference every day by helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full, independent, and meaningful lives. DSPs provide hands-on support with daily living, community involvement, and personal growth—always with respect, compassion, and a focus on helping each person reach their fullest potential.
What You’ll Do:
- Support individuals with personal care, daily living skills, and community participation
- Encourage independence while assisting with meals, hygiene, transportation, and household tasks
- Foster communication, social skills, and positive relationships
- Follow individual support and behavior plans (expectations vary by program)
- Ensure a safe, clean, and healthy home environment
- Assist with medication administration and health monitoring
- Required to accurately document care, incidents, and progress
- Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to provide consistent, high-quality support
What We’re Looking For:
- Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented individuals
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience in human services preferred, but we’ll train the right candidate
- Valid Maine driver’s license or driver's license in the United States for at least 1 year with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and provide personal care for men and women, as needed
- Must complete required DSP certification and agency trainings
- Open schedule availability
Why Join Us:
- Meaningful, rewarding work that changes lives
- Paid training and opportunities for advancement
- Supportive, team-driven environment
- Full-time, part-time (24/7 operation including weekends/holidays), and opportunities for overtime
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b, etc.
- Employee discounts
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $18.36–$21.36 per hour (or $38,188.80–$44,428.80 annually), depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. Eligible employees are also offered a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay: $18.36 - $21.36 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,189 - $44,429