Hope Network is Hiring a Direct Support Professional - DART: Full time 1st Shift Near Grand Rapids, MI
Why a DSP at Hope... Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:
Starting pay from: $19 per hour (adjusted with experience)
$750 Hire on Bonus
Educational Reimbursement
Growth and career pathing opportunities
Paid Training
Employee referral bonus
Generous paid time off
Retirement savings plan w/ employer match
How you will change lives... The Direct Support Professional assists in the following areas of personal care and development: Safety
Monitors and ensures safety 24/7; this may be eyes-on, one-on-one, 15 or 30 minute checks, etc.
Supports in crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
Community & Relationships
Establishes collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication.
Supports educational interests and goals.
Activities and Daily Living
Helps build effective skills for problem-solving, communication, and independence.
Assists children and youth in identifying and/or participating in social activities.
Aids clients with activities of daily living (ADL).
Health
Promotes positive behavior.
Assists in the implementation of care plans and provides documentation of such.
About you...
You possess a strong desire to help others with patience, enthusiasm, and dedication.
You have a passion for working with children and youth living with developmental disabilities, cognitive impairments, and/or behavioral challenges.
You exhibit trustworthiness and integrity.
You respect diversity and inclusion.
We are Hopeful you have...
High school diploma/GED.
Valid State of Michigan driver's license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion the Michigan Central Registry Clearance form and any state in which residence and/or employment was previously established at hire.