Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 2nd Shift Part Time (1on1 hours)

Hope Network; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, fostering community connections, and ensuring safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to helping others thrive. Join a supportive team that values personal growth and offers opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Educational Reimbursement

Career Pathing

Paid Training

Employee referral bonus

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Strong desire to help others with empathy and patience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and commitment to scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and community integration.
• Monitor safety and promote positive behavior.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 2nd Shift Part Time (1on1 hours)

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: DIREC020384

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• Posted: March 10, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports the individual goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into their community in the least restrictive manner. The DSP may assist in areas of mobility, activities of daily living, communication, cognition, health management, social networking, vocational, leisure time management, and community participation.

Why a DSP at Hope…

Make a difference in people's lives, including your own.

Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:

• Educational Reimbursement
• Career Pathing
• Paid Training
• Employee referral bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings plan

How you will change lives…

The Direct Support Professional will assist in the following areas of personal care and development:

Safety

• 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

Relationships

• 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

Activities and Daily Living Skills

• 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): getting to and from places, dressing/undressing, bathing/showering, combing hair, trimming nails, restroom assistance, and cooking

Health

• 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

Community

• 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

About you…

• You possess a strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication
• You exhibit characteristics of trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty
• You respect diversity and inclusion
• You demonstrate professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy and follow through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality
• You take part in continuous education, training, and personal development and growth

We are Hopeful you have…

• High school diploma/ GED
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid
• Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations