Part-Time Direct Support Specialist — Residential Care

Gesher Human Services; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Gesher Human Services is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional/Residential in Southfield, MI. The role provides direct care in group or private homes, supporting clients with daily living, transportation, and treatment plans.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, valid Michigan driver's license, and basic housekeeping skills. This position is non-exempt with potential overtime. Gesher promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; must be over the age of 18.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license, three (3) years of driving experience, and must have own vehicle at work, vehicle insurance and registration.
• Flexibility, knowledge of basic housekeeping skills

Responsibilities

• Implement client treatment plans as determined by the treatment team.
• Carry out daily routines as assigned.
• Ensure access to recreational, cultural, and religious opportunities for clients.
• Provide transportation to and from vocational programs, day programs, medical and dental appointments, activities, etc.
• Ability to assist clients who have mobility, balance, strength and/or physical limitations.
• Write daily entries into log regarding each client and his/her interactions; with peer group, Gesher staff, interactions at day/work program and in the community, health and hygiene, household responsibilities and other pertinent information
• Assist and support clients with household responsibilities and/or perform house chores when clients refuse or are unable to do so, e.g. laundry, meal prep/clean up
• Review and sign medication information sheets
• Accurate administration and documentation of medications
• Attendant all mandatory meetings
• Follow the attendance policy
• Assist with daily living issues
• Provide support and encouragement
• Knowledge and implementation of emergency procedures
• Accurately account for any money assigned
• Act as a positive role model for clients and co-workers
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and supervision sessions with the house manager
• Follow Gesher mission statement and core values
• Abide by the NASW Code of Ethics, Adult Protection Code, Mental Health Code, and CARF guidelines
• Responsible to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
• Required to complete all assigned and required trainings
• May be asked and/or mandated to picked up additional shifts if needed
• Will be assigned a designated home location but may be asked and/or mandated to work at any other Residential location or site that supports this business unit.
• Any other duties assigned by the house manager

Skills

Driver's license

Own vehicle at work

Flexibility

Housekeeping skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gesher Human Services is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional/Residential in Southfield, MI. The role provides direct care in group or private homes, supporting clients with daily living, transportation, and treatment plans.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, valid Michigan driver's license, and basic housekeeping skills. This position is non-exempt with potential overtime. Gesher promotes equal opportunity employment.