Direct Support Professional (DSP) / 2nd Shift Weekend / Part time (24 hours) / Jackson Home

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

• 2 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