Direct Support Professional (DSP) Full-time / 1st Shift - Millville Place

Hope Network•Lapeer, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides medically necessary, appropriate personal care and community living supports to persons with intellectual developmental disabilities, persons with severe mental illness, and/or individuals with co-occurring diagnosis. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) may assist in areas of mobility, activities of daily living, communication, cognition, health management, social networking, vocational, leisure time management, and community participation.

Requirements

You possess a strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication
You exhibit characteristics of trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty
You respect diversity and inclusion
You demonstrate professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy and follow through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality
You take part in continuous education, training, and personal development and growth
High school diploma/ GED
Valid State of Michigan driver’s license
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid
Possess basic computer skills
Dedication to assigned duties, and performance expectations
Commitment to scheduled shifts (1st 7am-3pm)

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure safety 24/7; this may be eyes- on, one-on-one, 15 or 30 minute checks, etc.
Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution
Establish collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication
Foster a spirit of partnership with individuals served, the community, and other professionals
Help build effective skills for problem-solving, communication, and independence
Assist person served to identify and/or participate in social and leisure interest and activities such as: transport/escort to stores, concerts, movies or in house social events (barbeques, movie nights, games, etc.)
Help person served with activities of daily living to include (but not limited to): get to and from places, dressed/undressed, bathe/shower, comb hair, trim nails, restroom assistance, and cooking
Monitor vitals for any medical condition or illness
Promote positive behavior
Attend medical appointments and ensure accurate information is relayed between medical provider and care team
Understand, read, and assist in the implementation of medical, behavioral, and/or clinical team care plans and provide accurate, timely, and descriptive documentation of such
Connect person served with opportunities or places in their community to develop relationships with others
Support community participation, volunteering, career goals or employment, and educational interests