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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-February 2024
Brewer
Feb 11, 2026
About DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

  Our Company

  Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

  Overview

  Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. We want our residential facilities to feel like home, both for individuals staying with us and for family members who visit. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today for a DSP position!

  We Offer:

  Competitive Pay and Benefits

  Brain Injury Training

  CRMA Preferred

  Responsibilities

  Assists the patient in achieving the individualized treatment plan goals established by the clinical and/or residential team and provides feedback as needed.

  Ensures safety, living comfort, and hygiene needs of patient are met, while fostering independent functioning.

  May provide/arrange for transportation, and escort patient to medical/other appointments, and outings. Keeps staff and family members informed of all scheduled appointments.

  Adheres to/enforce Bill of Rights of patient and reports any violation to management.

  Implements community reintegration activities under the direction of the clinical and/or residential treatment team to assist the patient with a variety of needs in the home and community. Assists the patient in understanding their needs and limitations.

  Observes, documents, and reports changes in the condition of the patient to management and other treatment team members as appropriate.

  Attends case conference and family educational meetings as recommended by the team.

  Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Shares information only when recipient's right to access is clearly established and sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient.

  Adheres to and participates in Company’s mandatory Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Actprivacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices.

  Maintains and submits documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, local, state and federal regulations.

  Maintains a professional appearance, is reliable and punctual, cooperative and conducts self according to accepted standards of professional practice in the course of assigned duties.

  Attends, participates in, and/or conducts internal staff development programs, obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations.

  Assists team in fostering a safe home environment for the patient.

  Reports any safety concerns, or issues to management immediately.

  Performs other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  Meet one of the following training requirements:

  Direct Support Professional To qualify as a Direct Support Professional, an individual must successfully complete the Direct Support Professional curriculum as adopted by Maine Department of Health and Human Services, or demonstrated proficiency through DHHS’s approved Assessment of Prior Learning, or successfully complete the curriculum from the Maine College of Direct Support within six months of date of hire. The Maine College of Direct Support is accessed on the internet at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/disability/ds/cds/index.shtml;Or2. Personal Support Specialist To qualify as a Personal Support Specialist an individual must meet one of the training and examination requirements below. An individual without the required training may be hired and reimbursed for delivering personal care services as long as the individual enrolls in a certified training program within sixty (60) days of hire and completes training and examination requirements within nine months of employment and meets all other requirements. If the individual fails to pass the examination within nine months, reimbursement for his or her services must stop until such time as the training and examination requirements are met. A Personal Support Specialist must hold a valid certificate of training as a personal support specialist/personal care assistant issued as a result of completing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Department-approved personal support specialist training curriculum and passing the competency-base examination of didactic and demonstrated skills. The training course must include at least 50 hours of formal classroom instruction, demonstration, return demonstration, and examination. Tasks covered under this Section must be covered in the training; AND

  Be a Certified Brain Injury Specialist or have completed equivalent training, as set forth in Section 18.10-14, within the first 12 months of employment; and

  Be at least 18 years of age; and

  Have graduated from high school or acquired a General Education Diploma; and

  Have completed Reportable Events Training; and

  Have completed a Department approved Behavior Regulations Training; and

  Have an adult protective and child protective record check; and

  Have a background check consistent with 18.10-9; and

  Maintain current status as State of Maine Certified Residential Medication Aide

  AND

  Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

  Able to work independently and part of a team

  Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail

  Has reliable transportation and is able to travel between residences and office, as needed, during the shift

  About our Line of Business

  Rehab Without Walls is a revolutionary neuro rehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people – who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury or stroke/CVA through accident or illness – regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rehabwithoutwalls/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rehab-without-walls-neurosolutions/) .

  Additional Job Information

  Join our team in Brewer, Maine:

  CRMA,certifications highly preferred

  MHRT, CNA, or similar certification preferred

  Experience working with neurological injuries such as brain injuries or stroke preferred

  Pay based on experience and credentials

  Apply today!

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  ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at [email protected] .

  Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information.

  Job LocationsUS-ME-BREWER

  ID 2024-134144

  Line of Business Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

  Position Type Full-Time

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