Direct Support Professional - RPT Allendale

HERITAGE HOMES INC • Allendale Charter Township, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Homes, Inc., a nonprofit agency based in Holland, provides 24-hour support to adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities and, in some cases, physical disabilities in five adult group homes. Its adult foster care programs maintain Michigan Specialized Certification and CARF accreditation. The agency supports each individual’s well-being and ability to live comfortably in the community of their choice.

Heritage Homes is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its Allendale location. The role supports residents in developing greater independence, completing activities of daily living, participating in the community, and building relationships. This is a part-time, second-shift position from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with work required every other weekend. Minimum part-time and on-call variable shifts are also available.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, and medication administration after training.
• Monitor residents’ health and 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 to fit availability, including part-time, full-time, on-call, and various shifts.
• Competitive compensation package and other benefits based on employee status.
• Paid training programs, including CPR/First Aid certification and Community Mental Health (CMH) training certificates.

What This Job Offers

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