Direct Support Professional - Empower Independence

Hope Network; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage $17.13/hour

Medical, Vision, & Dental Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career-Pathing

Paid Training

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Hope Network is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the 1st shift at Garden Cove in Michigan. This full-time, on-site role supports individuals in achieving independence and community participation, with responsibilities spanning daily living activities, safety monitoring, and coordination with care teams.

The DSP works with empathy, reliability, and strong communication to help individuals reach personal goals, attend medical appointments, and engage in social and recreational

Qualifications

• Empathy, patience and integrity are essential.
• Teamwork and reliability are highly valued.
• Commitment to respectfully supporting individuals served.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety 24/7 and perform checks as needed.
• Support crisis prevention, intervention and resolution.
• Communicate clearly and build trust with individuals and teams.
• Assist with daily living activities and mobility needs.
• Help individuals participate in social, leisure, and community activities.
• Attend medical appointments and relay information accurately.
• Support community involvement and employment goals.
• Document caregiving activities and care plans accurately.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Integrity

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hope Network is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the 1st shift at Garden Cove in Michigan. This full-time, on-site role supports individuals in achieving independence and community participation, with responsibilities spanning daily living activities, safety monitoring, and coordination with care teams.

The DSP works with empathy, reliability, and strong communication to help individuals reach personal goals, attend medical appointments, and engage in social and recreational