Direct Support Specialist: Empower Independence & Community

Hope Network; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career-Pathing

Paid Training

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Hope Network in Taylor, MI is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals achieve independence and engage in their community. You will support daily living activities, monitor safety, and assist with medical and developmental goals in a on-site setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Michigan driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain). Flexible shifts include weekends and holidays with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid State of Michigan driver's license required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Commitment to scheduled shifts: 2 Shift Full-Time / Part Time including weekends and holidays.
• Possess basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 activities such as transport/escort to stores, concerts, movies or in house social events
• Help person served with activities of daily living to include: 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/clinical care plans and provide accurate documentation
• Connect person served with opportunities or places in their community to develop relationships with others
• Support community participation, volunteering, career goals or education

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Professional communication

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Hope Network in Taylor, MI is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals achieve independence and engage in their community. You will support daily living activities, monitor safety, and assist with medical and developmental goals in a on-site setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Michigan driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain). Flexible shifts include weekends and holidays with competitive benefits.