Direct Support Professional - Grand Haven, United States - Heritage Homes, Inc.

Heritage Homes, Inc.

Verified Company

Grand Haven, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Heritage Homes, Inc., a non-profit agency based in Holland, provides 24-hour support to men and women in 5 adult foster care (AFC) homes.

The adults that we serve in our residential supportive services program have developmental or intellectual disabilities, and in some cases, physical disabilities.

Our AFC programs maintain Michigan Specialized Certification, a process that helps ensure that our staff are well equipped to meet the highest level of care needs.

In addition, our AFC programs are accredited by CARF, an internationally recognized rehabilitation industry accrediting body.

We work with each individual on the things that make a difference in their well-being and ability to live comfortably in the community of their choice.

The communities in which we currently have group homes include Allendale, Holland, Grand Haven, and Jenison.

Heritage Homes is now seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our
Grand Haven location to fill the following positions**:

Part Time 2nd Shift (2PM-10PM)

Full Time Hours available temporarily. Must be able to work every other weekend.
Being a DSP is for people who want to impact the lives of others.

The role of a DSP is about helping people learn how to do things for greater independence, assisting with activities of daily living, facilitating community inclusion, and building relationships.

Some of the day-to-day tasks of a DSP include:

Assisting with personal care, hygiene and medication administration (with training)
Monitoring health and ensuring safety
Supporting involvement in community and inhome activities
Developing a rapport with residents, cultivating a safe and supportive relationship
Assisting the residents in meeting any health, safety, community inclusion, occupational therapy, and behavior goals as identified in individual plans of service and OT/PT plans.

Employee Benefits:

Hands on experience helping individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their lives
Scheduling that fits your availability to work
Part time, full time, oncall, various shifts
Competitive compensation package, and other benefits based on employee status
Full training programs including CPR/First Aid certification and Community Mental Health (CMH) training certificates. Training is paid.

Compensation Details:

Direct Support Professional, no experience - $18.10/hour**($14.90 base wage + $3.20 hero pay*)
Higher pay possible with experience in Direct Support.

Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB test

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to be dependable in punctuality and attendance
Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with individuals, coworkers, family members, and others
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and complete routine paperwork
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written and oral form

Heritage Homes, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- key words: DSP, DCW, Direct Care, Direct Support, healthcare, residential, AFC, Group Home, caregiver, in-home caregiver_

Pay:
From $18.10 per hour

Benefits: