Direct Support Professional - RPT Allendale

Heritage Homes • Allendale, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Homes, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide support to adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and in some cases physical disabilities, in a residential supportive services program. The agency operates adult foster care group homes and provides 24-hour support. This role helps residents develop independence, supports activities of daily living, facilitates community inclusion, and builds positive relationships. The posting describes part-time 1st- and 2nd-shift openings, with every-other-weekend availability required; minimum part-time and on-call variable shifts are also available. The listing mentions an Allendale role in its title but identifies the hiring location in the description as Holland Southside.

The starting wage for a Direct Support Professional with no experience is $18.80 per hour, consisting of a $15.40 base wage and $3.40 hero pay. Higher pay may be available based on direct-support experience. Hero pay does not apply to benefit time. Training is paid and includes CPR/First Aid certification and Community Mental Health training certificates.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB test.
• Be dependable in punctuality and attendance.
• Work professionally and cooperatively with individuals, coworkers, family members, and others.
• Communicate verbally and in writing and complete routine paperwork.
• Interpret a variety of written and oral instructions.
• Be able to work every other weekend for the described part-time shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, and medication administration after training.
• Monitor residents’ health and help ensure their safety.
• Support residents’ involvement in community and in-home activities.
• Develop rapport with residents and cultivate safe, supportive relationships.
• Assist residents in meeting health, safety, community inclusion, occupational therapy, and behavior goals identified in individual plans of service and OT/PT plans.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience helping individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their lives.
• Scheduling options based on availability, including part-time, full-time, on-call, and various shifts.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Other benefits based on employee status.
• Paid training, including CPR/First Aid certification and Community Mental Health training certificates.

What This Job Offers

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