Direct Support Professional | Lorettta | 2nd Shift Part time (24 hours)
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 goals, leisure-time management, and community participation. The role includes personal care and development, safety monitoring, crisis support, and helping individuals build skills and independence. The position is described as part-time, with 24 hours noted in the heading, and includes first- and second-shift opportunities at Holt House.
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, with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication.
- Trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty.
- Respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Professional communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy and follow-through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality.
- Participation in continuous education, training, and personal development and growth.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure the safety of the person served, including eyes-on, one-on-one, or scheduled checks.
- Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
- Establish collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent, meaningful communication.
- Foster partnership with individuals served, the community, and other professionals.
- Help individuals build problem-solving, communication, and independence skills.
- Assist individuals in identifying and participating in social and leisure activities, including transportation or escort to community and in-house events.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including transportation, dressing, bathing or showering, grooming, nail trimming, restroom assistance, and cooking.
- Monitor vital signs for medical conditions or illness.
- Promote positive behavior.
- Attend medical appointments and accurately relay information between medical providers and the care team.
- Understand, read, and help implement medical, behavioral, and/or clinical care plans, and 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.
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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
