VOA Northern New England is seeking a Part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work at The Parish House in Bar Harbor, ME. We are also seeking a DSP for a Per Diem role. (Please note: these employment opportunities do not provide housing). The purposeful work we do changes lives and makes an important impact within our community. Our work environment champions and enhances inclusivity, and our staff feel the effects of changing lives on a daily basis. We were voted by staff for being an all-inclusive and highly welcoming workplace in our recent all-staff survey (voted 92% in the Great Places to Work (TM) survey- results are certified 2023-24).

At VOA, we know that it is our employees who make the greatest difference. We seek compassionate, hard-working people who find satisfaction working with a vulnerable population. We value employee individuality, uniqueness, and we value their voice, too. If you want to be a part of our great, dynamic team, please apply today.

What our current staff has to say:

Employees at Parish House agree that "it is the clients and the team members that really make this program an amazing place to work!" Furthermore, "...there is truly an outstanding culture shaped by a team that really cares about the clients and community."
-VOA Parish House Staff, 2023.

Volunteers of America Northern New England is proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified organization for 2024.

Pay starts from $20.00/hour!

Start or supplement a strong career path with beautiful Bar Harbor as your backdrop! VOA will provide courses and experience needed to train and certify employees without a DSP certification. Earn key professional certifications! We also provide a weekend differential pay of $1.50/hour (for applicable periods).

• Have a DSP certification and want to work additional hours at a strong wage?
• Maybe you do not have a certification, but you are a caring individual with strong work experience and want to start an exciting and rewarding career path?
• Maybe you want a fresh start with a wonderful, diverse organization rooted in uplifting others?
• Whatever your reason, bring your talent and caring, positive attitude to Volunteers of America!

The Parish House in Bar Harbor, ME is a supportive living program for adults with intellectual disabilities with a goal of empowering them to achieve their dreams of health, wellness, independence, and community inclusion through the support and advocacy of passionate and motivated staff. DSPs provide programming to support these individuals in all aspects of wellness as encouraged and outlined in their person-centered care plans. DSP responsibilities include prompting and supporting residents with activities of daily living, culinary arts, transportation in our van, providing creative options for activities and community integration and maintaining the Parish House facility in a safe and clean condition.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; college education in relevant discipline or experience working within the human services field preferred;
• DSP certification is preferred or must be obtained upon hire through our paid training;
• A minimum of one- year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities/autism spectrum disorder is preferred;
• Knowledge of basic homemaking skills, understanding of community resources, implementation of individual service plans, and documentation of care preferred;
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, written, oral, and record-keeping skills;
• Ability to self-motivate and initiate work independently;
• Solid relationship-building skills, with the ability to exhibit compassion and patience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• A valid Maine driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
• Ability to cover an occasional overnight or weekend shift, if/as needed, is preferred.
• Per the state of Maine regulations, all behavioral health and IDD employees will be required to submit proof of immunization records upon employment for the following: Influenza (flu), MMR, Varicella, and Hep B.

Volunteers of America is also proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity!

Make the choice to make a difference. Apply today!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person