Direct Support Professional, CI (CSB)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a hands-on role in supporting individuals with disabilities as they engage in meaningful work, recreation, volunteering, or daily living activities in both community and facility-based settings. This role focuses on promoting independence, safety, and social inclusion by providing direct assistance, skill-building, and encouragement aligned with each participant’s individual service plan. DSPs are the frontline champions of participation, helping people show up fully in their communities while ensuring their health, dignity, and well-being are always front and center.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalency required
- 21+ years of age.
- Criminal background must meet funding source requirements.
- Reliable transportation and valid Michigan driver's license.
- Driving record must be approved by Agency insurance carrier
- Complete all assigned trainings including but not limited to CPR, First Aid and Recipient Rights.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and professionally with participants and staff.
- Composition skills sufficient to prepare required documentation.
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- two-years of college preferred
- Fluency in American Sign Language is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement and supervise activities that promote a healthy, active and socially integrated lifestyle for people with disabilities in facility, recreation, employment, volunteer, and other community settings.
- Assist participants with employment, daily living, personal care, hygiene and grooming including physical assistance in transferring and mobility as needed.
- Oversee the administration and documentation of medication as assigned.
- Provide support and training based on goals in service plans
- Supervise and maintain the safety of participants.
- Transport participants using Agency van.
- Complete assigned training, daily reports and respond to email using Agency computers.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.
Benefits
- eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
