Advanced Care DSP for Complex Needs

Listening Ear Crisis Center; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiting bonus

Job summary

Listening Ear Crisis Center seeks Enhanced Services Direct Support Professionals to provide daily supervision and support for complex care consumers in Mount Pleasant, MI. Typical duties include meals, personal care, medication administration, transfers, and transport to activities and appointments.

The role emphasizes training beyond standard DSP, with preference for CNA certification or related healthcare experience, strict adherence to Michigan health standards, and potential driving

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and basic English literacy; must be at least 18 years old.
• CNA certification or related health care certification or significant Direct Support Professional experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to emergencies calmly.

Responsibilities

• Engage with consumers to implement activities under the consumer’s Person Centered Plan.
• Assist with meals, personal care, medications, and transfers per plan.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Attend mandatory trainings and remain with consumer until relieved.

Skills

CNA certification

Direct Support Professional experience

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Post-secondary caregiving certification

Job description

Listening Ear Crisis Center seeks Enhanced Services Direct Support Professionals to provide daily supervision and support for complex care consumers in Mount Pleasant, MI. Typical duties include meals, personal care, medication administration, transfers, and transport to activities and appointments.

The role emphasizes training beyond standard DSP, with preference for CNA certification or related healthcare experience, strict adherence to Michigan health standards, and potential driving