Lead Direct Support Professional: West Lake - Cottage 4 | Full-Time 2nd Shift/On Call | Lowell, MI

Hope Network; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

403(b) retirement with company match (

Generous PTO

Paid training + career growth

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Hope Network in Lowell, MI is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional for West Lake – Cottage 4. This full-time, 2nd shift/on-call role provides leadership on shift, mentors staff, and ensures implementation of person-centered support plans.

You will assist with daily living, coordinate community activities, maintain a safe, structured environment, and participate in on-call rotation. Qualifications include a degree with experience in applicable setting and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with required experience in applicable setting.
• Associates degree with required experience in applicable setting.
• HS Diploma/GED with required experience in applicable setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medications.
• Support community outings, transportation, and activities.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• On Call rotation

Skills

Direct care leadership

Mentor staff

Person-centered

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Lead Direct Support Professional: West Lake - Cottage 4 | Full-Time 2nd Shift/On Call | Lowell, MI

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: LEADD024368

• Posted : July 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $19.20 USD per hour

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MI Lowell W Grand River
11652 W Grand River Ave
Lowell, MI 49331, USA

MI Lowell W Grand River
11652 W Grand River Ave
Lowell, MI 49331, USA

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

The Lead Direct Care Professional provides oversight, support, and direct care to individuals served by Hope Network across a variety of settings. This role serves as a leader on shift, modeling person-centered support, promoting independence, and ensuring the implementation of medical, clinical, therapeutic, and behavioral support plans. The Lead Direct Care Professional also mentors, trains, and orients new staff, assists with on-call responsibilities, and provides guidance and support to team members when supervisors are unavailable or off-site.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medications
• Support community outings, transportation, and activities
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
• On Call rotation

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
• Strong communication and ability to build trust
• Adaptable, patient, and resilient
• Person-centered mindset with respect for individual differences

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelors degree with 2 years experience in applicable setting
• Associates degree with 3 years experience in applicable setting
• HS Diploma/GED with 4 years experience in applicable setting
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass background checks and fingerprints
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance (may vary based on job status)
• Virtual Concierge Medical Services
• 403(b) retirement with company match (up to 3%)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid training + career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health + support)
• Company-paid life insurance

Why Hope Network

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 one thing stays the same: what you do matters.

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

Apply today and start making a difference.

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