What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: Bethesda Homes – Frankenmuth
Reports to: Bethesda Residential Supervisor
Position Type: Part-Time | Hourly
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Bethesda Homes team in Frankenmuth. In this role, you will support adults with developmental disabilities by promoting independence, safety and quality of life in a supportive residential environment.
Responsibilities
Wellspring Bethesda Homes – Frankenmuth
210 Mayer Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Join Wellspring and make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals with dignity, compassion and respect. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team in Frankenmuth.
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: Bethesda Homes – Frankenmuth
Reports to: Bethesda Residential Supervisor
Position Type: Part-Time | Hourly
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Bethesda Homes team in Frankenmuth. In this role, you will support adults with developmental disabilities by promoting independence, safety and quality of life in a supportive residential environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care and activities with dignity and respect in alignment with Individual Support Plans (ISP).
- Assist with personal care needs including medication administration, bathing, dressing, toileting and housekeeping.
- Prepare and serve meals based on individual diets and preferences.
- Schedule and transport individuals to medical appointments, outings and errands.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with medical orders, state regulations, abuse reporting requirements, court orders and Wellspring policies.
- Ensure the residence remains compliant with all safety protocols.
- Provide wound care as needed.
- Contribute to the development and updates of individual support plans by sharing observations and insights.
- Purchase food and supplies as directed.
- Maintain a clean, safe and healthy living environment.
- Manage and update a master calendar of appointments, activities and meetings.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in required trainings and continuing education.
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation (required).
- Willingness / ability to transport clients as needed (required).
- Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities (preferred).
- Experience providing in-home or personal care support (preferred).
- CNA licensure (preferred - not required).
- Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation (required).
- Reliable, compassionate and committed to providing quality care.
- Ability to maintain documentation, follow safety protocols and support individuals with dignity and respect.
- Employment Type: Part-Time, 16 hours per week
- Schedule: 2 shifts per week
- Shift: Day and Afternoon Shift (7:00am-3:00pm) (3:00pm-11pm)
- On-Call: Opportunity to pick up additional shifts
- Pay Rate: $19.38 per hour
- Paid Time Off
- DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime
- Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Meaningful connections with residents and their families
Wellspring Bethesda Homes – Frankenmuth
210 Mayer Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Join Wellspring and make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals with dignity, compassion and respect. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team in Frankenmuth.
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