Why a DSP at Hope…

Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:

• Starting pay from: $19 per hour (adjusted with experience)
• $750 Hire on Bonus
• Educational Reimbursement
• Growth and career pathing opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee referral bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings plan w/ employer match

How you will change lives…

The Direct Support Professional assists in the following areas of personal care and development:

Safety

• Monitors and ensures safety 24/7; this may be eyes-on, one-on-one, 15 or 30 minute checks, etc.
• Supports in crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.

Community & Relationships

• Establishes collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication.
• Supports educational interests and goals.

Activities and Daily Living

• Helps build effective skills for problem-solving, communication, and independence.
• Assists children and youth in identifying and/or participating in social activities.
• Aids clients with activities of daily living (ADL).

Health

• Promotes positive behavior.
• Assists in the implementation of care plans and provides documentation of such.

About you…

• You possess a strong desire to help others with patience, enthusiasm, and dedication.
• You have a passion for working with children and youth living with developmental disabilities, cognitive impairments, and/or behavioral challenges.
• You exhibit trustworthiness and integrity.
• You respect diversity and inclusion.

We are Hopeful you have…

• High school diploma/GED.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Successful completion the Michigan Central Registry Clearance form and any state in which residence and/or employment was previously established at hire.
• Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.