Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 2nd Shift Part Time, Michigan

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports the individual goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into his/ her community in the least restrictive manner.  The DSP may assist in areas of mobility, activities of daily living, communication, cognition, health management, social networking, vocational, leisure time management, and community participation.

Why a DSP at Hope…

Make a difference in people's lives, including your own.

Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:

Educational Reimbursement

Career Pathing

Paid Training

Employee referral bonus

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

 

How you will change lives…

 

The Direct Support Professional will assist in the following areas of personal care and development:

 

Safety

 

Monitor and ensure safety 24/7; this may be eyes- on, one-on-one, 15 or 30 minute checks, etc.

Support crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution

 

Relationships

 

Establish collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication

Foster a spirit of partnership with individuals served, the community, and other professionals

 

Activities and Daily Living Skills

 

Help build effective skills for problem-solving, communication, and independence

Assist person served to identify and/or participate in social and leisure interest and activities such as: transport/escort to stores, concerts, movies or in house social events (barbeques, movie nights, games, etc.)

Help person served with activities of daily living to include (but not limited to): get to and from places, dressed/undressed, bathe/shower, comb hair, trim nails, restroom assistance, and cooking

 

Health

 

Monitor vitals for any medical condition or illness

Promote positive behavior

Attend medical appointments and ensure accurate information is relayed between medical provider and care team

Understand, read, and assist in the implementation of medical, behavioral, and/or clinical team care plans and provide accurate, timely, and descriptive documentation of such

 

Community

 

Connect person served with opportunities or places in their community to develop relationships with others

Support community participation, volunteering, career goals or employment, and educational interests

 

About you…

 

You possess a strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication

You exhibit characteristics of trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty

You respect diversity and inclusion

You demonstrate professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy and follow through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality

You take part in continuous education, training, and personal development and growth

 

We are Hopeful you have…

 

High school diploma/ GED

Valid State of Michigan driver’s license

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid

Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations

Possess basic computer skills

 

 

EducationRequiredHigh School Graduate or better

High School Graduate or better

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