Direct Support Professional - Community Impact (Bonus)

Listening Ear Crisis Center; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiting bonus up to $1000

Job summary

Listening Ear Crisis Center in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is seeking Direct Support Professionals to supervise and assist consumers in daily living activities per their Person Centered Plan. Duties include meals, personal care, medication administration, transportation to activities and medical appointments, and precise documentation.

This nonprofit agency emphasizes quality services and safe housing. DSPs can earn a recruiting bonus up to $1000, with $300 after 90 days, $700 after six months, or

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma, GED, or be functionally equivalent in reading and writing in English, and basic math.
• Must possess working knowledge of laws, regulations, and methodologies relevant to working with varying degrees of mentally disabled adults.
• Experience or training in CPR/First Aid, safety, and nutrition is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with consumers to identify and implement activities under the consumer’s Person Centered Plan.
• Perform all prescribed activities including meals, hygiene, medications, recreation, and transport in compliance with laws and Listening Ear standards.
• Accurate and timely completion of documentation related to consumer services or home operations.
• Attend mandatory trainings and skill development programs, including annual refreshers.
• Report punctually to work and remain with consumer until relieved by staff.

Skills

Recipient Rights

CPR

First Aid

Person Centered Plans

Nutrition

Safety awareness

Medication administration

Multitasking

Cultural sensitivity

Driving record

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Listening Ear Crisis Center in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is seeking Direct Support Professionals to supervise and assist consumers in daily living activities per their Person Centered Plan. Duties include meals, personal care, medication administration, transportation to activities and medical appointments, and precise documentation.

This nonprofit agency emphasizes quality services and safe housing. DSPs can earn a recruiting bonus up to $1000, with $300 after 90 days, $700 after six months, or