Direct Support Professional — 2nd Shift, Full-Time Impact

Hope-Network-Bhse; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage $17.13

Medical/Vision/Dental

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career Pathing

Paid Training

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Hope Network in Michigan is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the 2nd shift. This full-time, on-site role supports individuals to build independence in the community and daily living skills.

You will monitor safety, assist with activities of daily living, attend medical appointments, and help connect people with social activities. A high school diploma or GED, a valid Michigan driver's license, and CPR/First Aid certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/ GED.
• Valid State of Michigan driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Shift Full-Time / Part Time including weekends and holidays.
• Possess basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure safety 24/7; this may be eyes- on, one-on-one, 15- or 30-minute checks, etc.
• Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution
• Establish collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication
• Foster a spirit of partnership with individuals served, the community, and other professionals
• Help build effective skills for problem-solving, communication, and independence
• Assist person served to identify and/or participate in social and leisure interest and activities such as transport/escort to stores, concerts, movies or in house social events (barbeques, movie nights, games, etc.)
• Help person served with activities of daily living to include (but not limited to): get to and from places, dressed/undressed, bathe/shower, comb hair, trim nails, restroom assistance, and cooking
• Monitor vitals for any medical condition or illness
• Promote positive behavior
• Attend medical appointments and ensure accurate information is relayed between medical provider and care team
• Understand, read, and assist in the implementation of medical, behavioral, and/or clinical team care plans and provide accurate, timely, and descriptive documentation of such
• Connect person served with opportunities or places in their community to develop relationships with others
• Support community participation, volunteering, career goals or employment, and educational interests

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Trustworthiness

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Valid Michigan Driver's License

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Hope Network in Michigan is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the 2nd shift. This full-time, on-site role supports individuals to build independence in the community and daily living skills.

You will monitor safety, assist with activities of daily living, attend medical appointments, and help connect people with social activities. A high school diploma or GED, a valid Michigan driver's license, and CPR/First Aid certification are required.