Direct Support Professional

Spectrum Human Services; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Spectrum Community Services in Gaylord, MI is hiring Direct Support Professionals to coordinate on-site active treatment in Adult Foster Care or Community Living Services homes or private residences. You will assist individuals with physical, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities with daily living tasks, health, personal care, cooking, cleaning and community integration.

Training, including CPR/FA certification, is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to provide two work references demonstrating good performance and attendance.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Must have reliable and ongoing transportation.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check including fingerprinting, medical clearance (TB test, drug screen & physical exam), and MILTC screening clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site active treatment in Adult Foster Care or Community Living Services homes or private residences.
• Assist clients with cooking, cleaning, health and personal care, and community integration.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Reliable transportation

Driving license

Job description

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Direct Support Professional

Regular Full-Time NORTH COUNTRY REGIONAL OFFICE, Gaylord, MI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3107

About the role

Spectrum Community Services is hiring compassionate, honest, energetic Direct Support Professionals. This position is responsible for on-site coordination of active treatment in Adult Foster Care (AFS) or Community Living Services (CLS) homes or private residence, serving individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral disabilities. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to helping clients with cooking, cleaning, community integration, health, and personal care.

Experience working with people with disabilities (preferred but not required). We provide all required training including CPR/FA certification.

What we offer

• BlueCare Network Medical and Rx


• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental


• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision


• 403(b) with employer match


• $10,000Life Insurance,


• Short-term Disability,


• Paid Time Off.


• Paidtraining.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Must be able to provide two work references demonstrating good performance and attendance.


• Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.


• Must have reliable and ongoing transportation.


• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check including fingerprinting, medical clearance (TB test, drug screen & physical exam), and clearance through Michigan Long-term Care (MILTC) screening

About the services we provide.

Spectrum Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality support and life-enhancing opportunities for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This may include individuals with mental illness diagnoses.