Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Bethesda Homes - Saginaw

Reports to: Bethesda Residential Supervisor

Position Type: Per Diem | Hourly

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a per diem, Direct Support Specialist (DSP) to join our Bethesda Homes team in Saginaw. In this role, you’ll support adults with developmental disabilities by helping them maintain independence, safety and quality of life in a supportive residential environment in Saginaw County.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily care and activities with dignity and respect that are aligned with the ISP to maximize and enhance the quality of their daily living on task by task support that individuals' personal goals and quality of life
• Provides personal care such as administering prescriptions, bathing, dressing, bathroom assistance or housekeeping
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with individual diets and preferences
• Schedule and take individuals to medical appointments, outings, or errands.
• Ensures reporting, care and record keeping is maintained that is aligned with medical orders, state compliance requirements, abuse reporting, court orders and Wellspring quality and internal procedures and guidelines
• Ensures care and residence is fully compliance with all safety protocol
• Provide wound care as needed
• Participate by providing insight into daily activities and interest of an individual in the development and updating of individual support plans.
• Purchase food and supplies as instructed by the Manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment always in the Residence.
• Maintain a master calendar of appointments, facility activities, meetings for Residence.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED (required)
• Valid Michigan driver’s license in good-standing and your own reliable transportation (required).
• Willingness and ability to transport residents as needed (required).
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
• Experience providing in-home care or personal care support
• CNA licensure (preferred, not required)
• Reliable, compassionate and committed to quality care
• Ability to maintain documentation, follow safety protocols and support individuals with dignity and respect
  
  
  

Schedule And Compensation

• Schedule: Per Diem, picking up as needed for coverage and vacations
• Shifts: 8 hour shifts (Day, Afternoon or Midnight)
• Weekends: Flexibility to work weekend days (required)
• Pay Rate: $17.13 / hour
• On-Call: Flexibility to pick up shifts as needed
  
  
  

Benefits

• DailyPay – access earned wages anytime
• Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program
• Meaningful connections with residents and families
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  
  
  

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services

6081 Foxwood Court

Saginaw, MI 48638

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815 Forest St.

Saginaw MI 48638

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 Saginaw.