Direct Support Professional, CI (CSB)

Gesher Human Services•Southfield, MI

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional/Community is primarily responsible assisting individuals with disabilities in recreation, volunteering, and employment in a facility and community settings. Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

Requirements

Skills sufficient to work in the community with considerable independence and to exercise reasonable judgment in handling challenges until supervisory back up is provided.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with the people that we serve, employers, public and co-workers, and opposition skills sufficient to prepare required documentation.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Receipts Rights training required within 30 days of hire, and First Aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
Driving record must be sufficient to meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier and will be run annually along with criminal background check, to comply with funding source requirements.
Valid Michigan driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Work experience with individuals with developmental, emotional and/or physical impairments preferred.
Individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and supervise activities that promote a healthy, active and socially integrated lifestyle for the people that we serve.
Using techniques compatible with a Culture of Gentleness, provide training to maximize individuals’ capabilities while promoting inclusiveness in the local community.
Provide regular and systematic feedback to the people that we serve regarding their performance. Using reasonable judgment, successfully manage challenges with the people that we serve until supervisory consultation/back-up is provided so that safety is maintained.
Assist the people that we serve with personal care, hygiene and grooming (including provision of physical assistance in transferring and mobility) as needed.
Review the progress of the people that we serve and work with navigators to develop and/or revise program goals.
Modify the environment to accommodate various individuals’ disabilities.
Transport the people that we serve as needed using Agency van or own vehicle. Properly operate the lift and securement system in agency vehicles.
Navigate internet browser to complete responsibilities of the position, enter data into Agency DART system, and utilize Agency email system.
Supervise and engage the people that we serve and facilitate development/refinement of interpersonal skills throughout the program day.
Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.