Direct Support Professional - Holland FT 2nd

HERITAGE HOMES INC • Holland, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Homes, Inc., a non-profit agency based in Holland, provides 24-hour support to men and women in 5 adult group homes. The adults that we serve in our residential supportive services program have intellectual/developmental disabilities. Our adult foster care (AFC) programs maintain Michigan Specialized Certification, a process that helps ensure that our staff are well equipped to meet the highest level of care needs. In addition, our AFC programs are accredited by CARF, an internationally recognized rehabilitation industry accrediting body. We work with each individual on the things that make a difference in their well-being and ability to live comfortably in the community of their choice. The communities in which we currently have group homes include Allendale, Holland, Grand Haven, and Jenison. A Direct Support Professional position can offer a valuable experience in the field for anyone seeking future professions/careers in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Autism/Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Nursing, Special Education and Social Work. Heritage Homes is now hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Holland southside location. Open Position: Full Time 2nd Shift (2PM-10PM) Must be able to work every other weekend. Part time and On-call variable shifts may also be available. Being a DSP is for people who want to impact the lives of others. The role of a DSP is about helping people learn how to do things for greater independence, assisting with activities of daily living, facilitating community inclusion, and building relationships.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB test
• Ability to be dependable in punctuality and attendance
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with individuals, coworkers, family members, and others
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and complete routine paperwork
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written and oral form

Nice To Haves

• Higher pay possible with experience in Direct Support.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and medication administration (with training)
• Monitoring health, ensuring safety, and providing behavioral supports as needed
• Supporting involvement in community and in-home activities
• Developing a rapport with residents, cultivating a safe and supportive relationship
• Assisting the residents in meeting any health, safety, community inclusion, occupational therapy, and behavior goals as identified in individual plans of service and OT/PT plans.
• Performing cleaning, cooking, laundry, and other household tasks

Benefits

• Hands on experience helping individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their lives
• Scheduling that fits your availability to work – Part time, full time, on-call, various shifts
• Competitive compensation package, and other benefits based on employee status.
• Full time benefits include health, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick and personal time; 401K plan; life insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Full training programs including CPR/First Aid certification and Community Mental Health (CMH) training certificates. Training is paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED