Lead Direct Support Professional/CI

Gesher Human Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gesher Human Services in Detroit, MI is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional/CI to mentor Direct Support Professionals, guide day-to-day activities, and promote independence for individuals with disabilities.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers an hourly salary range of $18.13–$22.50 with benefits accompanying community inclusion work. The role includes planning, supervising and coordinating activities, training staff, and ensuring participant safety across sites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required; two years of college preferred.
• 21+ years of age.
• Criminal background must meet funding source requirements.
• Reliable transportation and valid Michigan driver's license; driving record acceptable.
• Complete CPR, First Aid and Recipient Rights trainings.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication with participants and staff.
• Basic computer skills; comfortable with agency systems.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and supervise activities promoting a healthy, active and socially integrated lifestyle for people with disabilities at home, recreation settings, and job sites.
• Assist participants with personal care, hygiene and mobility.
• Provide support and training based on goals in service plans.
• Supervise and maintain the safety of participants.
• Transport participants using Agency van or own vehicle.
• Complete daily reports and respond to email using Agency computers.
• Assist in developing and distributing staff and participant schedules.
• Provide training to other staff; cross-trained for multiple sites.
• Serve on Agency committees as appointed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

ASL

Computer skills

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid training

Mentoring

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Two-year college preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Lead Direct Support Professional/CI

Full Time Regular Direct Care Detroit, MI, US

Salary Range: $18.13 To $22.50 Hourly

DEPARTMENT:Community Inclusion

SUPERVISOR:Navigator/Manager

Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Lead Direct Support Professional provides both direct participant support and day-to-day guidance to Direct Support Professionals across community, volunteer, and worksite settings. This role serves as a mentor and trainer, supporting onboarding, hands-on skill development, and proper use of agency systems and procedures. Leads help model best practices, reinforce quality and safety standards, and strengthen team performance while continuing to deliver direct services that promote independence, engagement, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalency required, two-years of college preferred

Other:

• 21+ years of age.
• Criminal background must meet funding source requirements.
• Reliable transportation and valid Michigan driver's license.
• Driving record must be approved by Agency insurance carrier
• Complete all assigned trainings including but not limited to CPR, First Aid and Recipient Rights.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and professionally with participants and staff.
• Composition skills sufficient to prepare required documentation.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is a plus.
• Basic computer skills
• Reliable transportation and valid Michigan driver's license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement and supervise activities that promote a healthy, active and socially integrated lifestyle for the people with disabilities at home, recreation settings, and job sites.
• Assist participants with personal care, hygiene and grooming including physical assistance in transferring and mobility.
• Provide support and training based on goals in service plans.
• Supervise and maintain the safety of participants.
• Transport participants using Agency van or own vehicle.
• Complete daily reports and respond to email using Agency computers.
• Assist in developing and distributing staff and participant schedules.
• Provide training to other staff.
• Cross-trained to provide coverage for multiple sites.
• Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Physical requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach, stoop, kneel to install computer equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting in required.

Accommodation(s):

As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.

NON-EXEMPT

This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties.The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.”

Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.