Direct Support Professional
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Spectrum Human Services
Cheboygan, MI, US
Summary
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the on-site coordination of active treatment for individuals with disabilities in community living settings. Duties include assisting clients with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, personal care, and community integration.
Job Description
About the role
Spectrum Community Services is hiring compassionate, honest, energetic Direct Support Professionals. This position is responsible for on-site coordination of active treatment in Community Living Services (CLS) homes or private residences, serving individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral disabilities. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to helping clients with cooking, cleaning, community integration, health, and personal care.
Experience working with people with disabilities (preferred but not required). We provide all required training, including CPR/FA certification.
What we offer
- BlueCare Network Medical and Rx
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision
- 403(b) with employer match
- $10,000 Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Holiday Pay (including Juneteenth)
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid training.
- Advancement opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to provide two work references demonstrating good performance and attendance.
- Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Must have reliable and ongoing transportation.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive background check including fingerprinting, medical clearance (TB test, drug screen & physical exam), and clearance through Michigan Long-term Care (MILTC) screening
About the services we provide.
Spectrum Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality support and life-enhancing opportunities for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This may include individuals with mental illness diagnoses.
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What We Do
Dignity and respect are simple human gifts. We believe they belong to everyone.
Since 1976, we’ve worked to strengthen children, families and communities across the state of Michigan. Our assistance directly addresses the challenges SHS users face, including:
Assessment and diagnostic services
Family preservation
Foster care and adoption
Independent and assisted living programs
Juvenile treatment and detention
Short and long-term residential programs
Small group living and outpatient mental health treatment
Substance abuse prevention and treatment services
Workforce development
Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And, we are gratified they do.
Affiliations
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Founded
1976
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Westland, MI
What We Do
Dignity and respect are simple human gifts. We believe they belong to everyone.
Since 1976, we’ve worked to strengthen children, families and communities across the state of Michigan. Our assistance directly addresses the challenges SHS users face, including:
Assessment and diagnostic services
Family preservation
Foster care and adoption
Independent and assisted living programs
Juvenile treatment and detention
Short and long-term residential programs
Small group living and outpatient mental health treatment
Substance abuse prevention and treatment services
Workforce development
Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And, we are gratified they do.
Affiliations
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Founded
1976
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Westland, MI
