Direct Support Professional/Residential

Gesher Human Services • Southfield, MI

10h

About The Position

The role of the Direct Support Professional/Residential is to provide direct care services to Gesher clients in a group or private home setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum high school diploma; must be over the age of 18
• Valid Michigan driver’s license, three (3) years of driving experience, and must have own vehicle at work, vehicle insurance and registration
• Flexibility, knowledge of basic housekeeping skills

Responsibilities

• Implement client treatment plans as determined by the treatment team
• Carry out daily routines as assigned
• Ensure access to recreational, cultural, and religious opportunities for clients
• Provide transportation to and from vocational programs, day programs, medical and dental appointments, activities, etc. with company and/or personal vehicle (if applicable)
• Ability to assist clients who have mobility, balance, strength and/or physical limitations
• Write daily entries into log regarding each client and his/her interactions; with peer group, Gesher staff, interactions at day/work program and in the community, health and hygiene, household responsibilities and other pertinent information
• Assist and support clients with household responsibilities and/or perform house chores when clients refuse or are unable to do so, e.g. laundry, meal prep/clean up
• Review and sign medication information sheets
• Accurate administration and documentation of medications
• Attendant all mandatory meetings
• Follow the attendance policy
• Assist with daily living issues
• Provide support and encouragement
• Knowledge and implementation of emergency procedures
• Accurately account for any money assigned
• Act as a positive role model for clients and co-workers
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and supervision sessions with the house manager
• Follow Gesher mission statement and core values
• Abide by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, Adult Protection Code, Mental Health Code, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (C.A.R.F.) guidelines
• Responsible to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
• Required to complete all assigned and required trainings
• May be asked and/or mandated to picked up additional shifts if needed
• Will be assigned a designated home location but may be asked and/or mandated to work at any other Residential location or site that supports this business unit.
• Any other duties assigned by the house manager

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED