Direct Support Professional - Farm

Our mission at Dutton Farm is empower and support adults with disabilities to live a life of purpose, inclusion and dignity.

APPLY NOW! ONE ON ONE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL!

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday

8:30AM to 3:30PM

1-on-1 Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The purpose of a one-on-one Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to support an adult with disabilities. The DSP will ensure the success and well-being of program participant and communicate daily activities and goal progress with the Site Director each day.

Job Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Provide daily reports of the individuals progress and achievements
• Complete incident reports as necessary at Site Director’s request
• Maintain daily logs and reports; prepare reports according to Dutton Farm policies and procedures
• Attend scheduled staff meetings

Direct

• Assist the individual in achieving maximum potential and self determination
• Continuously assess surroundings for safety of the individual, reporting any concerns to Dutton Farm management immediately
• Promote engagement for the participant
• Assist the individual during on-site activities
• Teach appropriate skills and involve individual in meaningful and valued activities
• Promote positive social interactions
• Evaluate and assist the participant in assigned group with tasks that prove too difficult
• Provide personal care assistance as needed (feeding and toileting)
• Warm up meals as necessary for the individual
• Build a strong, authentic, and trusted bonds with the participants
• Monitor and evaluate goal progress for the individual
• Fulfill all other direct care requests by Chief Program Office and/or Site Director as given

Qualifications:

• Mission aligned
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• High school diploma required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass background checks
• Basic computer skills
• Must complete training within 30 days of employment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a professional demeanor with a focus on advocacy, respect, and demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, dependable
• Strong ability to adapt and willingness to be flexible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Our mission is to empower and support adults with disabilities to live a life of purpose and dignity. Describe your passion for our mission.
• What about our organization made you want to apply?

Ability to Relocate:

• Sterling Heights, MI 48312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17