Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Supports

Make a Difference Every Day—Join Woodfords Family Services! Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy helping others, staying active, and being part of a supportive team? Woodfords Family Services is hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Community Supports (Expeditions) Programs in Westbrook and Kennebunk, Maine! No DSP certification or previous experience? No problem! Woodfords provides paid DSP certification training, along with supervision, ongoing support, and mentorship opportunities to help you succeed. Position Summary As a DSP, you will play a key role in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build skills, explore their community, and live independent, fulfilling lives. You’ll spend your days engaging in a variety of fun and meaningful activities—from bowling to mini golf to shopping and more—while helping individuals achieve their personal goals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a team-oriented approach, and have a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Each day is different, but you can expect to: Supporting individuals with personal care, self-care, and daily living activities. Encouraging independence, self-expression, and decision-making. Assisting with planning and preparing meals. Supporting health, safety, and wellness routines. Facilitating community activities, integration, and advocacy. Helping individuals work toward personalized goals. Working collaboratively with a supportive team to provide meaningful, person-centered support. Opportunity Details Full-time, - No weekends, and paid holidays off! $17.00-19.00 per hour Paid DSP certification training Exceptional benefits package— more details below! Locations: Westbrook and Kennebunk, ME Not a DSP? We'll get you certified! Through high-quality training, supervision, ongoing support, and mentorship opportunities, DSPs at Woodfords Family Services are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their role and make a positive impact for the families they serve. Previous experience not required. Apply today and grow your career at an organization that's committed to your success! Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Valid driver's license & use of reliable vehicle with current auto insurance Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or successful completion of the full DSP course within 6 months of hire (employees are paid by Woodfords when attending DSP training) Our employees are our greatest asset. In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits to full-time employees working 30-40 hours per week: Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!) Dental & Vision Package Paid Vacation Time Paid Sick Time 10 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% agency match after 1 year. Robust Employee Wellness Program Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits) Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees **Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program** Who We Are Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.