Direct Support Professional

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 Manchester, MI Position: DSP Hourly: $18.40 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. {=html} - 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