Direct Support Professional in Clinton Township, Michigan at Dutton Farm Inc.

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$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