Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Milleville Place - Lapeer | Full time 1st Shift (32 hours)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional supports the individual goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into their community in the least restrictive manner. The role may assist with mobility, activities of daily living, communication, cognition, health management, social networking, vocational goals, leisure-time management, and community participation. The DSP helps individuals build independence through consistent, meaningful support. Duties include monitoring safety, supporting crisis prevention and resolution, building trusting relationships, assisting with personal care and daily living, promoting positive behavior, supporting health needs and appointments, implementing care plans, documenting services, and connecting individuals with community, educational, vocational, and social opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
- Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication.
- Trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty.
- Respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Professional communication, attendance, accuracy, follow-through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality.
- Willingness to participate in continuous education, training, and personal development.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure safety, including eyes-on, one-on-one, or scheduled 15- or 30-minute checks.
- Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
- Establish collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Partner with individuals served, the community, and other professionals.
- Help individuals build problem-solving, communication, and independence skills.
- Assist individuals in identifying and participating in social and leisure activities, including transportation or escort to community and in-house events.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including mobility, dressing, bathing, grooming, restroom assistance, and cooking.
- Monitor vitals related to medical conditions or illness.
- Promote positive behavior.
- Attend medical appointments and relay accurate information between medical providers and the care team.
- Understand, read, and help implement medical, behavioral, and clinical care plans, and provide accurate, timely, descriptive documentation.
- Connect individuals with community opportunities and places to develop relationships.
- Support community participation, volunteering, career or employment goals, and educational interests.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental care depending on full- or part-time status.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan.
- Paid Time Off.
- Educational Reimbursement.
- Career-Pathing.
- Paid Training.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
