Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 2nd Shift / Full Time - Kersey

Hope Network
Davison, MI
Category Social Services
Job Description
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports the individual goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into their 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.

Requirements

  • Monitor and ensure safety 24/7; this may be eyes-on, one-on-one, 15 or 30 minute checks, etc.
  • Establish collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication
  • Help build effective skills for problem-solving, communication, and independence
  • 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

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Retirement savings plan
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