About this opportunity
Hope Network / Highland lists this Direct Support Professional (DSP) / 1st Shift / Full time (40 hours) / Highland opportunity in bloomfield hills, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Full time (40 hours), 1st shift/ Highland.
Make a real impact - help someone build independence while building a career, you're proud of.
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.
What You'll Do
The Direct Support Professional will assist in the following areas of personal care and development:
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
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
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
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
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
What we're looking for
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
What you'll bring
Required
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: Shift Full-Time / Part Time including weekends and holidays.
Possess basic computer skills
Benefits
We're proud to offer a robust and meaningful benefits package to support your career growth and overall well-being:
Wage $17.13
Medical, Vision, & Dental Care depending on full or part-time status.
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Educational Reimbursement
Career-Pathing
Paid Training
Employee Referral Bonus
Why Join Our Team?
Not your average Job. Not your average impact.
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 thing stay the same: what you do matters.
Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no hum is more valuable than the next - and the work you do here truly matters
Apply today and start making a difference
Experience RequiredDirect Support / Care Giver experience
Education RequiredHigh School Diploma Equivalency or better
Licenses & Certifications Required- Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
bloomfield hills, MI, 48302, US
Who can apply
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