After moving to Maine from Rwanda, Cedric Mfuranzima worked as a DSP supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Currently, Cedric, 26, lives in Cumberland County and works to support other DSPs in the field. What has your career path looked like? I moved to the U.S. in 2015 for college from Rwanda to a small business […]
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Carmen Harris, 68, in Lincoln County, works as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for an organization which provides services for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. What has your career path looked like? I’m a behavioral specialist by trade. I started my career working with kids, which is where I thought my passion was. And […]
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Early in life, Justin felt drawn to direct care, having watched members of his family go through their own struggles. He has worked as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Kennebec County for the last six years as a Brain Injury Specialist, helping people with brain injuries reach personal and professional goals. What has your […]
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