Direct Support Professional

John F. Murphy Homes

Auburn, Maine

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Developmental Disabilities, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Driver's License, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medication Administration, Personal Care, Team Player, Women's Health
LOCATION
Auburn, Maine
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

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