Direct Support Proffessional

Direct Support Professional Opportunity

We are growing and looking for Direct Support Professionals! Do you have a caregiving background? Do you have experience providing exceptional care and redirecting behaviors? Do you have knowledge of CMH/TBI residents? If so, we invite you to consider a career at Eisenhower Center. Below are more details before you decide to apply:

Location: Onsite in Ann Arbor, MI

Position: DSP

Hourly: $17.20 - $17.70

Benefits start after 30 days: Health, Dental, Vision and many more

All offers of employment are contingent upon background screens

Direct Support Professional Essential Duties

• Provide opportunities through the day to help residents meet their goals.
• Adhere to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each resident.
• Provide quality of care and safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all residents. Create a space of trust and relationship with all residents.
• Transport residents and attend appointments, advocate, and obtain necessary documentation, when needed.
• Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.
• Staff in Full Time/Part Time Slots are expected to work the set schedule consistently and are permitted to pick up additional shifts with approval.

Competencies Required

• Client focused and strong communication skills.
• Take the initiative to provide excellent care and goal driven with clients.
• Engaged and collaborative with clients and coworkers.
• Trustworthy, reliability and confidentiality at all times.
• Committed to building and supporting a culture that is inclusive for all.
• Following all processes, policies, and procedures.
• Focus on our purpose to create and maintain a safe and positive environment for our clients, making an impact on their daily lives.

Key Accountability Items

• Job Performance: Maintain zero advisements for any performance related issues including attendance, documentation, compliance, engagement, attitude and paraverbal.
• Attendance: Must be on time for all shifts and must be in attendance for shift report during shift exchange.
• Documentation: Accuracy and completeness with Daily Progress Notes (DPN), Direct Data Sheet (DDS) and any other unit documentation.
• Compliance: Fully compliant with all organizational training and updates in policies.
• Engagement: Maintaining full engagement with residents while on shift.
• Attitude: Maintain a positive attitude on the floor and with all residents and staff.
• Paraverbal: Ensure there is no poor paraverbal usage while on the floor with residents and staff.

Direct Support Professional Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A minimum education of high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver License and reliable transportation.
• Previous experience in healthcare field.
• Experience with providing direct care to individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to pass background checks as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently and demonstrate patience and empathy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The Ideal Candidate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently or as a collaborative member of a team

Ability to direct other team members and coach others

Knowledge of CMH/TBI residents and behavioral redirection

Ability to provide exceptional care and assistance with ADLs