Residential Direct Support Specialist

Gesher Human Services; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gesher Human Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional/Residential in Southfield, MI to provide direct care in group or private homes. The role includes implementing treatment plans, transporting clients, assisting with activities, and maintaining documentation.

You will work Wednesday through Sunday afternoons and overnights, with flexibility for additional shifts as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Michigan driver's license, and the ability to assist

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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. with company and/or personal vehicle (if applicable).
• 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 National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, Adult Protection Code, Mental Health Code, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (C.A.R.F.) 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

Flexibility

Housekeeping

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gesher Human Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional/Residential in Southfield, MI to provide direct care in group or private homes. The role includes implementing treatment plans, transporting clients, assisting with activities, and maintaining documentation.

You will work Wednesday through Sunday afternoons and overnights, with flexibility for additional shifts as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Michigan driver's license, and the ability to assist