What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Neo Rockford: 3rd Shift Full Time position at Hope Network West Michigan?
We are all equally human. Join us.
At Hope Network, over 2,800 compassionate professionals serve individuals across 280 locations statewide—each playing a vital role in creating powerful comebacks. Whether through hands-on care or essential behind-the-scenes support, every team member contributes to a greater purpose: transforming lives.
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Why Join Our Team?
- Pay based on experience
- Educational Reimbursement
- Career-Pathing
- Paid Training
- Employee Referral Bonus
With your help, we can take on the challenges, the barriers, the statistics, and the seemingly impossible.
What You'll Do
- Encourage positive relationship building & Promoting Independence
- Transportation and Participation in Community Activities
- Personal Care/Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
- Medication Administration/Health Monitoring
- Cooking/Meal Prep/Dietary Support
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
- Must be able to meet the travel and scheduling demands of the role, which generally includes driving person’s served. A valid driver’s license is typically required; exceptions may be made based on site-specific NEEDS and/or circumstances.
- At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or mental health needs, including those who require higher levels of behavioral support.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience providing intensive behavioral support
- Candidates must be comfortable supporting individuals who may display behaviors such as hitting, kicking, biting, or elopement, and able to implement established behavioral support and safety protocol.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to pass background checks as applicable
- Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid
- Possess basic computer skills
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our strength lies in our diversity—empowering us to meet the unique needs of over 34,000 individuals we serve each year. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the diverse perspectives that each team member brings to our mission.