Direct Support Professional

Clinton Township, MI
Full Time
Entry Level

APPLY NOW! DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL!

$18/hour DSP-401K, PTO, Holiday Time, Paid Training, Medical, Dental, Vision

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 3:00PM

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The purpose of a one-on-one Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to support an adult with disabilities. The DSP will ensure the success and well-being of program participant and communicate daily activities and goal progress with the Site Director each day.

Job Responsibilities:

Administrative

  • Provide daily reports of the individuals progress and achievements
  • Complete incident reports as necessary at Site Director’s request
  • Maintain daily logs and reports; prepare reports according to Dutton Farm policies and procedures
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings

Direct

  • Assist the individual in achieving maximum potential and self determination
  • Continuously assess surroundings for safety of the individual, reporting any concerns to Dutton Farm management immediately
  • Promote engagement for the participant
  • Assist the individual during on-site activities
  • Teach appropriate skills and involve individual in meaningful and valued activities
  • Promote positive social interactions
  • Evaluate and assist the participant in assigned group with tasks that prove too difficult
  • Provide personal care assistance as needed (feeding and toileting)
  • Warm up meals as necessary for the individual
  • Build a strong, authentic, and trusted bonds with the participants
  • Monitor and evaluate goal progress for the individual
  • Fulfill all other direct care requests by Chief Program Office and/or Site Director as given

Qualifications:

  • Mission aligned
  • Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • High school diploma required
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must pass background checks
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must complete training within 30 days of employment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Maintain a professional demeanor with a focus on advocacy, respect, and demonstrating a strong work ethic
  • Must be self-motivated, reliable, dependable
  • Strong ability to adapt and willingness to be flexible

Staff Values

  • Mission-Driven
  • Productive
  • Dependable
  • Collaborative
  • Positive
  • Responsible

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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