Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Garden Cove - Lapeer | Full time 2nd shift (32 hours)

Local 459; Lapeer (MI); In loco; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Vision, & Dental Care

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career-Pathing

Paid Training

Employee Referral Bonus

Wage $17.13

Descrizione del lavoro

Hope Network in Lapeer, MI is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Garden Cove location. This full-time, on-site 2nd shift role supports individuals in achieving independence and community participation.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, transport(escort), and health monitoring, with emphasis on empathy, teamwork and reliable communication. Wage starts at $17.13/hour with benefits.

Competenze

• Empathy and patience in caregiving.
• Strong teamwork and reliable communication.
• Respect for diversity and inclusion in care.
• Professionalism in communication, attendance and accuracy.

Mansioni

• Monitor and ensure safety 24/7 with regular checks.
• Assist with mobility, daily living activities, and community participation.
• Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Formazione

High school diploma / GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Garden Cove - Lapeer | Full time 2nd shift (32 hours)

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: DIREC025052

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Lapeer, MI 48446, USA

Description

Make a real impact – help someone build independence while building a career, you’re proud of.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports the individual goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into his/ her 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.

What You’ll Do

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

• 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

What we’re looking for

• 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

What you’ll bring

Required

• 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: Shift Full-Time / Part Time including weekends and holidays.
• Possess basic computer skills

We’re proud to offer a robust and meaningful benefits package to support your career growth and overall well-being:

• Wage $17.13
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Care depending on full or part-time status.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Reimbursement
• Career-Pathing
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Bonus

Why Join Our Team?

At Hope Network you're not just filling a role, you're showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but thing stay the same: what you do matters.

Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no hum is more valuable than the next - and the work you do here truly matters

Education

High School Diploma Equivalency or better.

Experience

Direct Support / Care Giver experience

Licenses & Certifications

- Driver's License

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