Direct Care Worker (St Johns)

Alternative Services Inc.; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Paid sick time

On-the-job training

Job summary

Alternative Services Inc. in Michigan seeks a Direct Support Professional to help adults with disabilities in a small group home setting. The 1st shift runs from 6 am to 2 pm, with full‑time hours and a strong emphasis on compassion and advocacy.

You will assist with daily living activities, provide personal care, and help clients participate in community and in-home activities while upholding dignity and safety. No experience required, training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's license.
• Exhibits excellent moral character.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily living activities including personal care such as hygiene and health.
• Perform housekeeping tasks: cleaning, cooking and shopping.
• Advocate for and support persons served, participate in leisure activities.
• Provide 24/7 care in a small group home setting.

Skills

Compassionate

People skills

Advocacy

Tools

Driver's license (Michigan)

Job description

On Demand Pay!

Referral bonus and potential for periodic performance bonus

FAST REMOTE HIRING!!!

Come join Alternative Services! We are dedicated to your growth, job satisfaction, and well-being. Our mission is to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives! Full-time 1st shift (6 am to 2 pm) positions are available in the Lansing, MI area in St. Johns.

Why join our team?

We offer a generous benefits package, including paid time off, paid sick time, employee referral and performance bonuses, advancement opportunities, paid/on-the-job training, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

We are looking for kind, compassionate, and genuine people to support individuals with disabilities in their homes. Your role as a Direct Support Professional at ASI is to improve lives. There is no experience necessary. Come join a reputable and stable Company that has been a leader in the industry for over 47 years!

"My job does not feel like a job, it's like having another family. I could not ask for a more supportive work environment." KL. 9-year employee.

"My coworkers are great, and I enjoy interacting with our clients." LM. 6-month employee.

"Best job I've ever had!" S.W. 2-month employee.

As a Direct Care Worker/Direct Support Professional with Alternative Services, Inc. (ASI), you will have the opportunity to join a company that has served adults with disabilities for over 47 years. Our ASI team is committed to building positive and caring relationships with adults with disabilities in a small group home setting (Adult Foster Care home). Our dedicated staff provides 24-hour care, 365 days a year.

A Day in the Life of our Direct Care Staff:

A day in the life of a DCW/DSP involves assisting in a variety of daily living activities, which includes personal care (including hygiene, basic health, and administering medication), cleaning, cooking, and shopping. You will also serve as an advocate and role model in all interactions with persons served and will help support them as they participate in leisure activities (at-home and in the community) while respecting the rights, dignity, property, and privacy of persons served. If you are ready to be a people's champion and make a difference in the lives of others, then this job is for you!

Qualifications:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, possess a valid Michigan Driver's license, and excellent moral character.

Alternative Services, Inc. celebrates the diversity of our employees and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and .

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $17.13 per hour