Direct Support Professional

3Rivers, Incorporated

Full-time Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides
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Location
Farmingdale, Maine, United States
Posted
July 21, 2026

Job Description

Nature of Work:The responsibility of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to provide a safe environment,to includesupport and supervisiontoindividuals withdisabilities.
The DSPis responsible forencouraging growth and independence whiledemonstratingdignity and respect to each person served.DSPs promote problem solving and helppersonsserveddevelop strategiesto overcome barriers,to promoteindependence, dignity, and inclusion.
The DSP isdirectly responsibleto the individual(s) they support, but is supervised by a Residential Manager,CommunityProgramSupervisor, DSP Scheduler/Supervisor, or Shared Living Coordinator, depending on the program.
Essential Functions: Individual(s) ServedSupport Adhere to planning guidelines and treatment asidentifiedin the Individual PCP and ISPs.
Assistindividuals with self-advocacy,buildingconfidenceandself-esteem,andpromotingindependence.
Advocate for individuals rights, dignity, and informed choices while actively empowering and supporting...