New Center

Hope Network•Flint, MI

11d

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. This role is listed as part-time, 24 hours, on second shift at the New Center. The posting also refers to second-shift afternoon work and says the role includes weekends and holidays.

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.
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, personal development, and growth.

Responsibilities

Monitor the person served to ensure safety, using eyes-on supervision, one-on-one support, or 15- or 30-minute 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 transportation or escort to community outings 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 ensure information is accurately relayed between medical providers and the care team.
Understand and assist with implementing medical, behavioral, and/or 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 goals or employment, and educational interests.