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Summertree Residential Centers, Inc.
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027

Starting Wage $17.85

Are you ready for a rewarding career helping others?

Summertree Residential Centers Inc., has immediate openings for both Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals, the shift is 3pm-11pm with mandatory overtime, and working weekend rotation. We also have day shift 7am-3pm and midnights 11pm-7am availale on Tilton Rd in Traverse City.

DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Direct Support Professional - DSP / Caregiver Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
  • Company paid short-term disability insurance
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) program
  • Paid Working Holidays 1.5x
  • Career development and learning opportunities (training)
  • You will also get to take part in social, recreational, shopping, and entertainment activities in community settings.

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

A Direct Support Professional / Caregiver is responsible for providing support, positive direction and assistance in accordance with program policies and procedures and personal outcome measures.

No experience or high school diploma necessary. Summertree Residential Centers, Inc. will provide you with all of the essential career training you need in order to do your job successfully! We Prefer a someone with a driver's license to take residents on outings.

Direct Support Professional - DSP / Caregiver Responsibilities:

You'll work in our beautiful residential home & apartment settings as you provide skilled services supporting adults with developmental disabilities; implementing and monitoring goals, assisting with nutritional meal preparation, personal care, daily living needs and transportation. Other responsibilities may be assigned

About Us:

Founded in 1978, Summertree Residential Centers, Inc. is a top tier provider that has been assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be as independent and productive as possible by meaningfully integrating our residents into our communities and by providing ongoing engagement with their family and friends. With over 40 years in business and 14 locations located throughout Northern Michigan we have constantly maintained an employee retention rate that vastly outpaces others in our industry. We believe that having successful long-term employees is critical to providing the best care of our residents, and fulfilling our mission of “Supporting individuals in ALL aspects of their lives”.

To start your career as a Direct Support Professional - DSP / Caregiver please apply on Indeed.Come join our team and start making a difference in your life and the lives of others today!!

Pay: From $17.85 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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