Direct Support Professional | Lorettta | 2nd Shift Part time (24 hours)

Hope Network Careers•Lansing, MI

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 helping the person served build independence, develop relationships, and participate in social, educational, volunteer, and employment opportunities. The DSP provides personal care and support, monitors safety and health, assists with medical and behavioral care plans, and documents care accurately and promptly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to become certified in CPR and First Aid.
Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations.
Basic computer skills.
Strong desire to help others, with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication.
Trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty.
Respect for diversity and inclusion.
Professional communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy, follow-through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality.
Participation in continuing education, training, and personal development.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure the safety of the person served, including eyes-on, one-on-one, or scheduled checks as appropriate.
Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
Build collaborative relationships through consistent, meaningful communication, trust, and empathy.
Partner with individuals served, the community, and other professionals.
Help individuals develop problem-solving, communication, and independence skills.
Support social and leisure activities, including transportation or escort to community activities and in-house events.
Assist with activities of daily living, including transportation, dressing, bathing, grooming, nail care, restroom assistance, and cooking.
Monitor vital signs for medical conditions or illness.
Promote positive behavior.
Attend medical appointments and relay accurate information between medical providers and the care team.
Understand, read, and help implement medical, behavioral, and clinical care plans; provide accurate, timely, descriptive documentation.
Connect individuals with community opportunities and places to develop relationships.
Support community participation, volunteering, career or employment goals, and educational interests.