Direct Support Professional (DSP) Full-time / 3rd Shift - Millville Place

Job Category: Direct Care Requisition Number: DIREC023939 Full-Time On-site Rate: $17.13 USD per hour Location Showing 1 location Job Summary The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides medically necessary, appropriate personal care and community living supports to persons with intellectual developmental disabilities, persons with severe mental illness, and/or individuals with co‑occurring diagnosis. 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. Benefits $17.13 starting wage Educational Reimbursement Career Pathing, Paid Training Employee referral bonus Generous paid time off Retirement savings plan Responsibilities 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 (barbecues, 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 Strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication Trustworthy, integrity, and honesty Respect diversity and inclusion Professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy and follow through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality Commitment to continuous education, training, and personal development and growth Dedication to assigned duties and performance expectations Commitment to scheduled shifts (1st 7am‑3pm) Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid State of Michigan driver’s license Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid Basic computer skills Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr