Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Alpena

Icon Fitness; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

12 Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Supportive Team Environment

Generous Leave Time Package

Job summary

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority in Alpena, MI is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide services to individuals living in their own homes and to support daily living and community integration. The DSP will assist with transportation, personal care, and skill-building toward greater independence.

A HS diploma/GED is preferred; must have strong communication, a valid driver’s license, and ability to work varied hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities is desirable.
• Lived experience with mental illness or developmental disabilities valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Transport individuals to appointments, activities, and shopping.
• Provide safe and accurate medication assistance per plans.
• Support learning for independent living and community integration.
• Complete data collection and timely verbal/written reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Posted August 18 at 1:20 pmDirect Support Professional (DSP) - AlpenaUSD 17.56 Hourly | 49707, Alpena, MI, United States RFT$500 Sign-on Bonus after 180 days of employment!SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:The DSP worker provides a wide variety of services and supports to individuals who are living in their own houses, apartments, or are transitioning to a community-based living environment. He or she will complete the required training that includes Gentle Teaching Working with People as well as participate in in-services or additional training as needed to meet the needs of individuals or their households. The DSP worker will assist with personal care and activities of daily living, as well as teaching the skills needed to maintain one's own home. The DSP worker must have good judgment, be a positive role model, and be able to communicate respectfully and effectively with the people served and their support team. The worker will help support and guide individuals as they make relevant choices and will support and encourage their movement toward a more independent, integrated lifestyle. The worker will continually evaluate and help individuals develop natural supports and positive community friendships. The worker will transport individuals, support them in community activities, at medical appointments, shopping, and leisure; will provide safe and accurate medication assistance; provide physical assistance and use assistive devices for transferring individuals, according to individual program plans and individual Plan of Service. DSP worker will support participants in learning about and using community resources and facilities; provide for the safety and well-being of individuals while supporting them to learn and apply safety skills within their own households as well as in the community. The worker will provide support to assist and teach the individual how to plan meals, shop foringredients, and prepare nutritious, low-cost meals. Will accurately complete and maintain data collection, providing verbal and written reports and communication as required.Rate of pay: $17.56FLSA: Non-Exempt/Part TimeReports To: Supported Independence Program SupervisorQUALIFICATIONS:Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.Experience: Knowledge of developmental disabilities and of people with developmental disabilities is desirable. Lived experience with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders valued.Other: Good communication skills—both verbal and written—are required. Must be able to understand and follow oral instructions and read, comprehend, and follow written instructions, medication orders, and individual program plans. Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment, i.e., knowing when to ask for guidance, is essential. Must be at least 18 years old. Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (as determined by the agency). Must have the availability to work a varied schedule. Ability to work within a team setting.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. The ability to embrace and practice the philosophies and tools of gentle teaching.2. Demonstrate the ability to promote integration into the community for the individual that adheres to “person-centered planning”.3. Demonstrate effective collaboration and coordination with community resources.4. Must successfully complete the Gentle Teaching –Working with People class and the SIP curriculum training offered by the agency.5. Attend meetings as required or requested by the supervisor.6. Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with staff, families, the individuals served, and a wide range of people in the community.7. Provides an environment which promotes individual choice in all areas including selection of community activities, staffing, home environment etc.8. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, emergency protocol, and standards of practice including but not limited to confidentiality and recipient rights, and emergency protocol.9. Must remain composed under pressure and possess the ability to react calmly to situations involving challenging behaviors and crisis.10. Nurtures, comforts, and assures available opportunity for open communication and interdependence between the person served and staff.NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Performs other related duties as required.2. May be requested to be involved in the Board’s continuous quality improvement program.3. May be required to provide transportation while performing agency-related duties.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity, and drive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.NeMCMHANortheast Michigan Community Mental Health employs nearly 400 people across 17 accredited programs in our 4-county region. Serving residents of Alpena, Alcona, Presque Isle, and Montmorency counties since 1968, we seek to provide comprehensive services and supports that enable people to live and work independently.PART-TIME BENEFITSVision InsuranceDental InsurancePaid Training12 Paid HolidaysShort-Term DisabilitySupportive Team EnvironmentGenerous Leave Time PackageAnd More...Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, height, weight, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer.