New Center

Hope Network•Flint, MI

13d

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 role may involve assisting with mobility, activities of daily living, communication, cognition, health management, social networking, vocational goals, leisure-time management, and community participation. This is a full-time position of 32 hours per week on the second (afternoon) shift, including 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, including second-shift full-time work on weekends and holidays.
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, 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 scheduled checks.
Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
Build collaborative relationships based on trust and empathy through consistent, meaningful communication.
Foster partnerships with individuals served, the community, and other professionals.
Help individuals develop problem-solving, communication, and independence skills.
Assist individuals in identifying and participating in 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 related to medical conditions or illness.
Promote positive behavior.
Attend medical appointments and relay accurate information between medical providers and the care team.
Read, understand, and assist with implementing medical, behavioral, and/or clinical care plans; provide accurate, timely, descriptive documentation.
Connect individuals with community opportunities to develop relationships.
Support community participation, volunteering, career and employment goals, and educational interests.