Direct Support Professional - RPT Allendale

Heritage-Home; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

CPR/First Aid certification

CMH training certificates

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Heritage Homes, Inc. in Holland is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Allendale location. This part-time, 2nd shift position runs 2PM–10PM with every-other-weekend requirements.

You will assist residents with daily living, personal care, medication administration (training provided), and community inclusion to promote greater independence. We offer paid training, CPR/First Aid certification, CMH training, and scheduling that fits your availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene and medication administration (training provided).
• Monitor health and safety of residents.
• Support involvement in community and in-home activities.
• Develop rapport with residents and cultivate a safe, supportive relationship.
• Assist residents in meeting health, safety, and behavior goals per individual plans.

Skills

Dependable & punctual

Written & verbal communication

Professional teamwork

Instruction interpretation

Customer/Resident focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heritage Homes, Inc., a non-profit agency based in Holland, provides 24-hour support to men and women in 5 adult group homes. The adults that we serve in our residential supportive services program have developmental or intellectual disabilities, and in some cases, physical disabilities. Our adult foster care (AFC) programs maintain Michigan Specialized Certification, a process that helps ensure that our staff are well equipped to meet the highest level of care needs. In addition, our AFC programs are accredited by CARF, an internationally recognized rehabilitation industry accrediting body.We work with each individual on the things that make a difference in their well-being and ability to live comfortably in the community of their choice. The communities in which we currently have group homes include Allendale, Holland, Grand Haven, and Jenison.Heritage Homes is now hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our Allendale location:Part Time, 2nd Shift (2PM-10PM)Must be able to work every other weekend. Minimum part time and on-call variable shifts also available.Being a DSP is for people who want to impact the lives of others. The role of a DSP is about helping people learn how to do things for greater independence, assisting with activities of daily living, facilitating community inclusion, and building relationships.Some of the day-to-day tasks of a DSP include:Assisting with personal care, hygiene and medication administration (with training)Monitoring health and ensuring safetySupporting involvement in community and in-home activitiesDeveloping a rapport with residents, cultivating a safe and supportive relationshipAssisting the residents in meeting any health, safety, community inclusion, occupational therapy, and behavior goals as identified in individual plans of service and OT/PT plans.Employee Benefits:Hands on experience helping individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their livesScheduling that fits your availability to work – Part time, full time, on-call, various shiftsCompetitive compensation package, and other benefits based on employee statusFull training programs including CPR/First Aid certification and Community Mental Health (CMH) training certificates. Training is paid.Compensation Details:Direct Support Professional, no experience - $18.80/hour**($15.40 base wage + $3.40 hero pay*)Higher pay possible with experience in Direct Support.*Hero pay (state wage pass-through pay) does not apply to benefit time.Qualifications:At least 18 years of ageHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalentValid driver's license with a good driving recordAbility to successfully pass a criminal background checkAbility to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB testKnowledge and Skills:Ability to be dependable in punctuality and attendanceAbility to work professionally and cooperatively with individuals, coworkers, family members, and othersAbility to communicate verbally and in writing and complete routine paperworkAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written and oral formPlease visit our website, www.heritagehomesinc.org, to find out more about Heritage Homes, Inc. and our current job opening.Heritage Homes, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Smoke/Vape-Free and Drug-Free Workplace.key words: DSP, DCW, Direct Care, Direct Support, healthcare, residential, AFC, Group Home, caregiver, in-home caregiver