{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e6ea9fd15098fe8f65d4a978","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6ea9fd15098fe8f65d4a978","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6ea9fd15098fe8f65d4a978","title":"2nd Shift Direct Support Professional","description":"We are hiring 3 DSPs for full time Monday through Friday 2 pm - 10 pm. Starting wage is $18/hr but with experience that will be higher. We offer benefits which amount to over $6200 a year paid on your behalf! COM will pay more than 70% of your health insurance premium and 50% of your dental and vision. Plus we offer a retirement plan with matching contribution. In addition to competitive pay and benefits COM is an environment rich with support and team camaraderie.\nHOUSE 1: Located in Hermon on the Fuller Rd. This home supports two members, one male and one female. We are hiring 1 DSP for the second shift.\nHOUSE 2: Located in the Bangor Gardens, this home also supports two members, one male and one female. Experience with dementia is a plus. We are hiring 2 DSPs for this home so if you know someone else who is also looking please send them our way.\nJob Summary\nThe Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental differences and other special needs. This position involves providing compassionate care, support, and assistance to clients in various settings, including home health, assisted living, and memory care environments. The DSP is responsible for fostering independence while ensuring the safety and well-being of members.\nDuties\nAssist members with daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.\nProvide support in developing life skills and promoting independence among individuals with developmental differences.\nMonitor and observe member behavior, reporting any changes or concerns to appropriate personnel.\nEnsure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of member information.\nCollaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, to implement care plans effectively.\nParticipate in training sessions to enhance skills related to member care.\nEngage members in meaningful activities that promote social interaction and emotional well-being.\nQualifications\nExperience working with individuals with developmental differences is highly desirable but not necessary.\nFamiliarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure member privacy is maintained.\nPrevious experience in home health or assisted living settings is advantageous.\nSkills in medication administration and member observation are preferred.\nAbility to prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs.\nStrong communication skills and a compassionate approach to caregiving are essential.\nA commitment to ongoing professional development and training in memory care techniques is encouraged.\nThis position requires a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others while providing essential support and care.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $18.00 - $18.73 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nMileage reimbursement\nPaid orientation\nPaid sick time\nPaid time off\nPaid training\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nShift availability:\nDay Shift (Preferred)\nNight Shift (Preferred)\nOvernight Shift (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nBangor, ME 04401 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Citizensofmainell","rawCompany":"citizensofmainell","city":"Bangor","state":"ME","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T11:37:07.679Z","occupations":[{"code":"31-1122.00","title":"Personal Care Aides","slug":"personal-care-aides"},{"code":"31-1121.00","title":"Home Health Aides","slug":"home-health-aides"},{"code":"39-9099.00","title":"Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other","slug":"personal-care-and-service-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"624120","title":"Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities","slug":"services-for-the-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities"},{"code":"623990","title":"Other Residential Care Facilities","slug":"other-residential-care-facilities"},{"code":"623312","title":"Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly","slug":"assisted-living-facilities-for-the-elderly"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"2nd Shift Direct Support Professional","description":"We are hiring 3 DSPs for full time Monday through Friday 2 pm - 10 pm. Starting wage is $18/hr but with experience that will be higher. We offer benefits which amount to over $6200 a year paid on your behalf! COM will pay more than 70% of your health insurance premium and 50% of your dental and vision. Plus we offer a retirement plan with matching contribution. In addition to competitive pay and benefits COM is an environment rich with support and team camaraderie.\nHOUSE 1: Located in Hermon on the Fuller Rd. This home supports two members, one male and one female. We are hiring 1 DSP for the second shift.\nHOUSE 2: Located in the Bangor Gardens, this home also supports two members, one male and one female. Experience with dementia is a plus. We are hiring 2 DSPs for this home so if you know someone else who is also looking please send them our way.\nJob Summary\nThe Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental differences and other special needs. This position involves providing compassionate care, support, and assistance to clients in various settings, including home health, assisted living, and memory care environments. The DSP is responsible for fostering independence while ensuring the safety and well-being of members.\nDuties\nAssist members with daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.\nProvide support in developing life skills and promoting independence among individuals with developmental differences.\nMonitor and observe member behavior, reporting any changes or concerns to appropriate personnel.\nEnsure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of member information.\nCollaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, to implement care plans effectively.\nParticipate in training sessions to enhance skills related to member care.\nEngage members in meaningful activities that promote social interaction and emotional well-being.\nQualifications\nExperience working with individuals with developmental differences is highly desirable but not necessary.\nFamiliarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure member privacy is maintained.\nPrevious experience in home health or assisted living settings is advantageous.\nSkills in medication administration and member observation are preferred.\nAbility to prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs.\nStrong communication skills and a compassionate approach to caregiving are essential.\nA commitment to ongoing professional development and training in memory care techniques is encouraged.\nThis position requires a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others while providing essential support and care.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $18.00 - $18.73 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nMileage reimbursement\nPaid orientation\nPaid sick time\nPaid time off\nPaid training\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nShift availability:\nDay Shift (Preferred)\nNight Shift (Preferred)\nOvernight Shift (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nBangor, ME 04401 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-21T11:37:07.679Z","dateModified":"2026-07-21T11:37:07.679Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Citizensofmainell","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Bangor","addressRegion":"ME","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e6ea9fd15098fe8f65d4a978"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6ea9fd15098fe8f65d4a978"}}