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Work Opportunities Unlimited Senior Direct Support Professional in Portland, Maine
Senior Direct Support Professional
Full Time
Portland, ME (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Portland%2C%20ME&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)
Posted on April 25, 2024
Job ID:9459
Work Opportunities Unlimited
Work Opportunities Unlimited, a privately-owned company with over 300 employees along the east coast, has helped people with barriers to employment find meaningful work since 1982. We are hiring a Senior Direct Support Professional who will assist in the leadership and growth of the Portland area market.
You will serve as a Coach/Player, supporting a team of dedicated professionals to develop and maintain employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment. We refer to the candidates we support in finding employment as our “clients.”
A day in the life of the Senior Direct Support Professional might include:
Actively engaged in the community to coach, mentor, and support team members
Partnering with local businesses to identify volunteer opportunities for clients
Providing services to clients to assist them in achieving their goals
Supporting team members with weekly and monthly objectives
What you bring to the role:
Skilled at providing feedback to team members both positive and constructive for continuous improvement
Track record of demonstratable success meeting and exceeding goals
Comfort level with technology and utilizing it to maximize efficiencies in workflow
Interest or experience working in a community-based setting
Effective communication skills to collaborate with our stakeholders to ensure delivery of quality outcomes
Why WOU?
A family-owned, mission driven company that provides a supportive culture and collaborative environment
Monday-Friday, business hours, on-site
Competitive pay, accrued paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more
Health, dental, and vision benefits, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan
Professional development opportunities
Join our team and help change the world of work!
Send your resume to careers@workopportunities.netor visit our website at: www.workopportunities.net Questions? Call our Recruiting Team at 603-609-7080.