About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports the goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into their community in the least restrictive manner. The role may assist with mobility, activities of daily living, communication, cognition, health management, social networking, vocational goals, leisure-time management, and community participation. The DSP provides consistent support, encouragement, and assistance to help the person served develop independence and meaningful connections.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
- Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations; shifts may include weekends and holidays.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong desire to help others, demonstrated through empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication.
- Trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty.
- Respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Professional communication, pleasantness, attendance, 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 and scheduled checks as needed.
- Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
- Build collaborative relationships based on trust and empathy through consistent, meaningful communication.
- Foster partnership with individuals served, the community, and other professionals.
- Help develop problem-solving, communication, and independence skills.
- Assist the person served in identifying and participating in social and leisure activities, including providing transportation or escort to community activities 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.
- Promote positive behavior.
- Attend medical appointments and communicate accurate information between medical providers and the care team.
- Read and assist with implementing medical, behavioral, and clinical care plans, and provide accurate, timely, descriptive documentation.
- Connect the person served with community opportunities and places to develop relationships.
- Support community participation, volunteering, career or employment goals, and educational interests.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental care depending on full- or part-time status.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Career-pathing.
- Paid training.
- Employee referral bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
