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Are you a caregiver? Interested in working full-time at just 3 days/week and making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Come work for Independence Association, where our workers stay over 7 years on average! Our agency has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the midcoast region for over 55 years!
Working as a Direct Support Professional, you will be making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a feel good vocation! You will support individuals to be their most independent self in the home, on the job, and in their community. You will assist persons in increasing their independence by teaching daily living skills, maintaining health and hygiene, and supporting positive behaviors. You will build lasting relationships through community outings, functional activities, and daily companionship!
Our highest need schedule is Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6a-6p
With our three-day schedule, you can get 16 days off per month, and receive time and half for working one weekend day, PLUS get an additional paid time off (PTO), up to 96 hours/year to start! Independence Association now offers full time benefits to those who work three 12-hour shifts in a row. When you work 3 days/week, and your shift includes a weekend day, you are adding and extra $2.50 - $3.00/hour to your hourly wage! Example: Base wage = $16/hour - With time and half paid up front, you are actually averaging $18.67/hour and only working 36 hours/week with full time benefits!
WE PAY WEEKLY!
Some Direct Support Professional duties may include:
Some Benefits include:
Vaccinations Required: Independence Association is considered a health care agency. All staff must show proof of flu, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccination.
Requirements
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$30k-33k (estimate)
01/26/2024
07/26/2024
independenceassociation.org
BRUNSWICK, ME
50 - 100
1966
RAY NAGEL
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
Indpendence Association provides a wide range of supports and services to people with mental retardation and their families.
The following is the career advancement route for Direct Support Professional - Residential positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Direct Support Professional - Residential, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Home Care Aide I that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Direct Support Professional - Residential. You can explore the career advancement for a Direct Support Professional - Residential below and select your interested title to get hiring information.