Direct support professional - 2nd Shift / Full Time job at Hope Network/ Fairfield New Baltimore, MI, US

Job Description

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:

Benefits Effective your First Day!
Educational Reimbursement (including a tuition reimbursement program and tuition discounts)
Career Pathing Opportunities for Staff Growth and Development
100% Paid Training
Unlimited Employee Referral Bonuses
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

You must 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

Education

Required

High School Diploma Equivalency or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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