Join Our Team at Goodwill Northern New England - Where Every Employee Matters!
Location: Chelsea, Augusta, Manchester, Maine area
Schedule: Float
At Goodwill Northern New England, we're more than just an employer - we're a family dedicated to empowering careers and enriching lives. Join us and become part of a community where every role is valued, and every employee is supported to thrive. As a Direct Support Professional at Goodwill NNE, you'll play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries. Join our team and make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
The Direct Support Professional is expected to:

• In accordance with the service plan, serves as a model and provides hands-on support and direct teaching in areas including, but not limited to, interpersonal skills, financial management skills, personal care and hygiene, activities of daily living, and access to community services and leisure opportunities.
• Moderates verbal or emotional incidents through intervention techniques that preserve the dignity and safety of the service recipient(s).
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with program standards.
• Maintains all required certifications.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts.
• Ability to travel to and work in all locations within the assigned region.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• DSP Certification.
• CRMA Certification.
• Fundamentals of Brain Injury Certification.
• Successful completion of a background check that meets Agency standards.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and insurance that meets Agency standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mental health experience (when applicable).
• NAPPI Certified.
• ASL- at least 3 years experience required for Deaf Services or Residential Settings (when applicable).

BENEFITS:
In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:

• Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
• Telehealth services for physical and mental well being
• 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT.
• Generous PTO Plan
• Valuable job training with growth potential
• And more!