Engage individuals and
their care team with
utmost respect and truth
in all communications.
Support individuals by
establishing and
nurturing positive
environments.
Use resources and
proper techniques
to provide unique
living situations.
Join our team!
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work with individuals who have autism or other developmental disabilities. DSPs assist individuals to become more integrated in their communities by maximizing the person’s strengths, interests, and abilities. DSPs encourage and support the individual to live independent and productive lives and to direct their own activities, including contributing to the community. Support occurs in a variety of settings and may include providing personal care, assistance with daily living activities, teaching/developing skills, advocating with the individual, assisting in communication and self expression, and ultimately supporting the individual in meeting his or her own goals.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Support individuals to choose, understand and learn new skills.
- Understand, follow through, and document support plans, goals, activities, progress, etc.
- Performs/Encourage home management functions such as housekeeping, laundry and dishes.
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene, grooming, feeding and
healthcare related tasks while respectfully preserving the individual’s dignity. - Assist with planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals.
- Provide transportation and accompany clients to scheduled appointments.
- Provide support facilitating individual’s inclusion in the community.
If you are a caring, professional, and motivated individual looking for a
rewarding career, we would like to meet you! Call us at +1 (207) 602-6510 or
send us a note on our CONTACT PAGE.