Direct Support Professional - RPT Grand Haven

Heritage Homes • Grand Haven, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Homes, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals for its Grand Haven adult group home. The agency provides 24-hour residential support to adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities and, in some cases, physical disabilities. Its adult foster care programs maintain Michigan Specialized Certification and are accredited by CARF.

Direct Support Professionals help residents develop greater independence, assist with activities of daily living, support community inclusion, and build relationships. The role includes assisting with personal care, hygiene, and medication administration after training; monitoring health and safety; supporting in-home and community activities; and helping residents meet goals identified in individual service and OT/PT plans.

The posting lists part-time first-shift hours (6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) and third-shift hours (10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.), with work required every other weekend. Minimum part-time and on-call variable shifts are also available. Full training is provided, including paid CPR/First Aid and Community Mental Health training. Starting compensation for a Direct Support Professional with no experience is $18.80 per hour, including $3.40 in hero pay; higher pay may be possible with direct support experience. Hero pay does not apply to benefit time.

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.
• Be able to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Help residents learn skills that support greater independence.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care and hygiene.
• Administer medication after receiving 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 service and OT/PT plans.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience helping individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their lives.
• Scheduling options that fit availability, including part-time, full-time, on-call, and various shifts.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Other benefits based on employee status.
• Full training programs, including CPR/First Aid certification and Community Mental Health training certificates; training is paid.

What This Job Offers

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