at MERT Enterprises, Inc. in Bangor, Maine, United States
Job Description
Instead of just having a ‘job’, why not start a ‘career’ that is in high demand, provides you with ongoing training and provides you with a regular, part-time or full-time schedule so you have time for your other obligations? MERT Enterprises, Inc. has openings for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Greater Bangor, for full-time or part-time Community-Based positions providing you with a fixed-shift each week. We have a variety of day, afternoon and evening shifts available from 7:00am-10:00pm; NO overnights. These shifts range in duration from 4 hours to 12 hours so you can create your own flexible work schedule; your schedule is “fixed” so it is the same every week. DSPs working in the Community-Based setting may be required to work some hours one weekend day every other weekend. Our DSPs provide a supportive living environment for adults with Intellectual, Physical and Mental Health disabilities and Autism to live as independently as possible in their own homes and communities by teaching and role modeling in a casual environment. Typical duties include providing support to one consumer with issues like toileting, bathing, dressing, assisting with preparing and serving meals, administering medications, household cleaning, money use, grocery shopping and driving the consumer to and from their job or day program, taking them to doctor appointments and recreational and social activities in the Bangor area and supporting them with their participation in Special Olympics practices and events locally and statewide.
You will have the same part-time work schedule every week while working with another DSP providing support to one of our consumers. Background experience working with people with Intellectual, Physical and Mental Health disabilities & Autism is preferred. Must be willing to monitor and support the consumer’s safety and care and follow recommendations and goals of their PCP (Person Centered Plan).
Employment at MERT Enterprises, Inc. is contingent upon having a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants must be able to furnish proof of the highest level of education completed. Applicants will also need to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, driving record (DMV) check, APS (Adult Protective Services), CPS (Child Protective Services) check and professional reference check. Personal vehicle use is required as-needed to transport our consumers – your vehicle must seat four people comfortably and vehicle should be available 24/7. Additionally, applicant should have good, legible handwriting skills and strong reading comprehension skills to document daily information. Verbal communication skills are essential to provide information to others. Applicants should also understand they will be responsible for administering daily medications to our consumers.
Our Entry Level Pay Rate with no prior experience is $13.00/hr. With prior related experience and certifications, you may start at a higher pay rate. Mileage is reimbursed for personal vehicle use, tolls, etc. You begin accruing Earned Paid Leave on the first day of work. CRMA and DSP certification is required in the first year of employment and is fully paid by MERT. Applicants already having prior DSP work experience and CRMA, DSP, First Aid/CPR or Safety-Care certifications may have their starting pay rate adjusted upward based on related work experience and current certifications.
Apply using our online Employment Application at: https://www.mertenterprises.org/careers/
Or you can stop by our office & fill out application Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm at MERT Enterprises, Inc. 233 Bomarc Road in Bangor. You can also call our office for us to mail you an Employment Application at 207-942-4585, fax a resume to us at 207-942-1574, or email your resume to: Scott.Lynskey@mertenterprises.org
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