New Center

Hope Network Careers•Flint, MI

12d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports the individual goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into their community in the least restrictive manner. The DSP may assist with mobility, activities of daily living, communication, cognition, health management, social networking, vocational interests, leisure-time management, and community participation. The role includes monitoring safety, supporting crisis prevention and resolution, building collaborative relationships through consistent and meaningful communication, and helping individuals develop problem-solving, communication, and independence skills. The DSP also supports personal care, medical needs, social and leisure activities, community connections, volunteering, career goals, employment, and educational interests. The position is full-time at 32 hours per week, on the second (afternoon) shift, and includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness to work the second (afternoon) shift, including weekends and holidays.
Empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication in helping others.
Trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty.
Respect for diversity and inclusion.
Professional communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy, follow-through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality.
Participation in continuous education, training, and personal development.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure the safety of the person served, including eyes-on supervision, one-on-one support, or checks at 15- or 30-minute intervals as needed.
Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
Establish collaborative relationships based on trust and empathy through consistent, meaningful communication.
Build partnerships with individuals served, the community, and other professionals.
Help individuals develop problem-solving, communication, and independence skills.
Support participation 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, nail care, restroom assistance, and cooking.
Monitor vital signs for medical conditions or illness and promote positive behavior.
Attend medical appointments and accurately relay information between medical providers and the care team.
Understand, read, and assist with implementing medical, behavioral, and clinical care plans; provide accurate, timely, descriptive documentation.
Connect individuals with community opportunities to develop relationships.
Support community participation, volunteering, career goals or employment, and educational interests.