Direct Support Professional

Dutton Farm Inc.; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dutton Farm Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support an adult with disabilities in a one-on-one setting.

The DSP will ensure the participant's safety, progress, and well-being while reporting daily activities and goal progress to the Site Director. The role includes on-site responsibilities, daily documentation, training completion within 30 days, and adherence to program policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Background checks required.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to complete training within 30 days.
• Professional demeanor with advocacy and strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated, reliable and dependable.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily reports of progress and achievements.
• Maintain daily logs and reports according to policies.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Assist the individual during on-site activities and promote engagement.
• Teach relevant skills and support meaningful activities.
• Ensure safety and report concerns to management.
• Provide personal care assistance as needed and monitor goal progress.

Skills

Disability support experience

Excellent communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Professional demeanor

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

APPLY NOW! DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL!

$18/hour DSP-401K, PTO, Holiday Time, Paid Training, Medical, Dental, Vision

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 3:00PM

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The purpose of a one‑on‑one Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to support an adult with disabilities. The DSP will ensure the success and well‑being of program participant and communicate daily activities and goal progress with the Site Director each day.

Job Responsibilities

Administrative

• Provide daily reports of the individuals progress and achievements
• Complete incident reports as necessary at Site Director’s request
• Maintain daily logs and reports; prepare reports according to Dutton Farm policies and procedures
• Attend scheduled staff meetings

Direct

• Assist the individual in achieving maximum potential and self determination
• Continuously assess surroundings for safety of the individual, reporting any concerns to Dutton Farm management immediately
• Promote engagement for the participant
• Assist the individual during on‑site activities
• Teach appropriate skills and involve individual in meaningful and valued activities
• Promote positive social interactions
• Evaluate and assist the participant in assigned group with tasks that prove too difficult
• Provide personal care assistance as needed (feeding and toileting)
• Warm up meals as necessary for the individual
• Build a strong, authentic, and trusted bonds with the participants
• Monitor and evaluate goal progress for the individual
• Fulfill all other direct care requests by Chief Program Office and/or Site Director as given

Qualifications

• Mission aligned
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• High school diploma required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass background checks
• Basic computer skills
• Must complete training within 30 days of employment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a professional demeanor with a focus on advocacy, respect, and demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Must be self‑motivated, reliable, dependable
• Strong ability to adapt and willingness to be flexible

Staff Values

• Mission-Driven
• Productive
• Dependable
• Collaborative
• Positive
• Responsible

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person