Direct Support Professional - DART | Full Time 2nd Shift (40 hours)
Hope Network · Kentwood, MI · 2 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
Make a real impact—help someone build independence while building a career, you’re proud of. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Hope Network, you’ll help individuals build independence, achieve personal goals, and thrive within their community. DSPs provide compassionate, person-centered support with daily living activities, community involvement, health and wellness, and meaningful skill development — helping create comebacks every day.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medications
- Support community outings, transportation, and activities
- Build positive relationships and encourage independence
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to pass background checks and fingerprints
- Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
Skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
- Strong communication and ability to build trust
- Adaptable, patient, and resilient
- Person-centered mindset with respect for individual differences
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental & vision insurance (may vary based on job status)
- Virtual Concierge Medical Services
- 403(b) retirement with company match (up to 3%)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid training + career growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health + support)
- Company-paid life insurance