Direct Support Professional (DSP I)
Company: Hope Network
Location: Nunica
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
About Us:
Hope Network Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provides a full range
of services for persons with severe and persistent mental illness
and/or individuals with emotional well-being needs to achieve a
maximum level of independence, community integration, and
satisfaction with life. Our continuum of care stretches across the
state assisting persons with intensive and varying acuity needs.
Whether someone needs 24 hour therapeutic supports, personal care,
community living support, benefit and service brokering, brief or
short-term counseling, or any of our many community services, our
behavioral health team is there to serve. We do all of this because
we believe every person can be more, can do more, can go further
than anyone ever imagined. We help people overcome.
Overview:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) -supports the individual
-goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into
his/ her community in the least restrictive manner. - The -DSP -may
assist in areas of mobility, activities of daily living,
communication, cognition, health management, social networking,
vocational, leisure time management, and community participation.
Why a DSP at Hope---Make a difference in people's lives, including
your own.Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you
for all that you do:Educational ReimbursementCareer PathingPaid
TrainingEmployee referral bonusGenerous paid time offRetirement
savings plan
Summary:
How you will change lives---The Direct Support Professional -will
assist in the following areas of personal care and
development:SafetyMonitor and ensure safety 24/7; this may be eyes-
on, one-on-one, 15 or 30 minute checks, etc.Support crisis
prevention, intervention, and resolutionRelationshipsEstablish
collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through
consistent and meaningful communicationFoster a spirit of
partnership with individuals served, the community, and other
professionalsActivities and Daily Living SkillsHelp build effective
skills for problem-solving, communication, and independenceAssist
person served to identify and/or participate in social and leisure
interest and activities such as: transport/escort to stores,
concerts, movies or in house social events (barbeques, movie
nights, games, etc.)Help person served with activities of daily
living to include (but not limited to): get to and from places,
dressed/undressed, bathe/shower, comb hair, trim nails, restroom
assistance, and cookingHealthMonitor vitals for any medical
condition or illnessPromote positive behaviorAttend medical
appointments and ensure accurate information is relayed between
medical provider and care teamUnderstand, read, and assist in the
implementation of medical, behavioral, and/or clinical team care
plans and provide accurate, timely, and descriptive documentation
of suchCommunityConnect person served with opportunities or places
in their community to develop relationships with othersSupport
community participation, volunteering, career goals or employment,
and educational interests
Requirements:
About you---You possess a strong desire to help others with
empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedicationYou
exhibit characteristics of trustworthiness, integrity, and
honestyYou respect diversity and inclusionYou demonstrate
professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance,
attention to accuracy and follow through, reliability, teamwork,
and punctualityYou take part in continuous education, training, and
personal development and growthWe are Hopeful you have---High
school diploma/ GEDValid State of Michigan driver's licenseAbility
to lift 50 lbs.Ability to become certified in CPR/First
AidCommitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance
expectationsPossess basic computer skills
Shift:
2nd
Position Type (Portal Searching):
Regular Full-Time
Bonus:
$750 New Hire Bonus
Keywords: Hope Network, Grand Rapids , Direct Support Professional (DSP I), Other , Nunica, Michigan
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