Direct Support Professional

Listening Ear, LLC; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time recruiting bonus up to $1000

Part-time recruiting bonus $500

Job summary

Listening Ear, LLC in Big Rapids, MI is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide daily living support according to each consumer's Person Centered Plan. Responsibilities include meal prep, hygiene, medication administration, transportation, and documentation while adhering to Michigan Health Code and MDHHS regulations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, are at least 18, can lift up to 50 lb, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate empathy, patience, and

Qualifications

• Must possess or acquire knowledge of laws, regulations, and methodologies for working with adults with varying needs.
• High school diploma or GED required; at least 18 years old at start of employment.
• Preferred: post-secondary certification or training in caregiving.

Responsibilities

• Engage with consumers and identify activities under the consumer’s Person Centered Plan.
• Perform plan-prescribed activities including meal prep, hygiene, medication passing, recreation, and transportation.
• Complete documentation related to consumer services and home operations accurately and timely.
• Attend mandatory trainings and skill development programs, including refresher trainings.
• Report to work punctually and remain with consumer until relieved by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Cultural sensitivity

Multitasking

Emergency response

Driving

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary training (preferred)

Reading/Writing English

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Direct Support Professional# Direct Support ProfessionalBig Rapids - Big Rapids, MI 49307## OverviewSalary Range$17.13Position TypeFull-Time/Part-Time## Description**Position Summary****:** Direct Support Professionals (DSP), are responsible for the daily supervision and support in all daily living activities of consumers as identified in the consumer’s Person Centered Plan. These activities regularly include preparing meals, assisting with eating meals, personal care, bathing, dressing, restroom assistance, administering medications, transferring, and transporting to daily activities and medical appointments. All functions are performed with strict adherence to the applicable Michigan Health Code, MDHHS regulations, and contractual obligations between Listening Ear and community agencies or the State of Michigan.**We are offering up to $1000 in recruiting bonus for full time positions, $300 after 90 days of employment and $700 after six months of employment and $500 for part time positions, $200 after 90 days of employment and $300 after six months of employment.****Reporting and Supervision**DSPs report to the Assistant Home Manager or Home Manager of their assigned location.**Essential Job Functions*** Engage with consumers and the Home Manager or other designated staff to identify and implement activities required under the consumer’s Person Centered Plan.* Perform all Person Centered Plan prescribed activities including, but not limited to, meal preparation, clean-up, consumer hygiene, passing medications, consumer recreation activities, and transporting consumers to and from appointments in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, agreements, and Listening Ear standards.* Accurate and timely completion and delivery of all necessary or required documentation relating to consumer services or home operations.* Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training and skill development programs, including annual refresher trainings as required.* Report punctually to work and remain with consumer until relieved from duty by another DSP or supervisor.*This is not an exhaustive list of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Other relevant duties, tasks, or requirements may be assigned to this job any time at the sole discretion of the employer.*## Qualifications**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Must possess or acquire a working knowledge of laws, regulations, and methodologies relevant to working with varying degrees of mentally disabled adults including, but not limited to:* Recipient Rights* Agency Ethics and the Consumer Bill of Rights* Person Centered Plans* CPR* First Aid* Safety and fire prevention* Nutrition* Prevention of communicable diseases* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously* Ability to respond to emergency situations in a controlled manner* Work with professionalism, including empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity* Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record**Education and Experience*** *Required:* High School Diploma, GED, or be functionally equivalent in reading and writing in English, and basic math. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time employment begins.* *Preferred:* Prior experience in a caregiving capacity with a licensed care facility. Post-secondary certification from an accredited Community College or other relevant training program.**Physical and Other Requirements*** *Over an 8-hour period:* Prolonged standing, regular or intermittent lifting and reaching above shoulders, pulling and pushing, bending at waist, twisting torso, kneeling, walking.* Ability to lift, carry, and place up to 50#.*All conditional job offers for DSP candidates will require a physical examination by an occupational health clinic, which includes a lifting component and TB test, as well as required criminal background checks.*