Lead DSP - Full Time - Loretta

Hope Network / Loretta; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

403(b) retirement with company match

Generous PTO

Paid training + career growth

Job summary

Hope Network is seeking a Lead Direct Care Professional to provide oversight, support, and direct care across settings. You will mentor staff, model person-centered care, and ensure plans are followed. Join a team committed to independence and compassionate service.

This role includes on-call responsibilities, training new staff, and guiding teammates when supervisors are unavailable. A background-friendly, supportive environment awaits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass background checks and fingerprints
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification

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

Compassionate

Dependable

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Trust-building

Adaptable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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.

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