Direct Service Professional - Shelby Township

Direct Service Professional Location: Shelby Township, MI Position: Direct Service Professional Pay: $18.40 per hour Benefits: Begin after 30 days of employment Eisenhower Center is growing and seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Service Professionals to support residents in achieving their personal goals and greater independence. Do you have a caregiving or healthcare background? Do you have experience providing quality care, assisting with daily activities, or redirecting behaviors? Are you familiar with individuals with Community Mental Health (CMH) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) needs? If you are passionate about helping others and creating a safe, supportive environment, we invite you to apply. All offers of employment are contingent upon applicable background screenings. #### Key Responsibilities - Provide daily support and meaningful opportunities that help residents achieve their individual goals. - Follow each resident's person-centered and behavioral support plans. - Provide compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. - Build trusting relationships while protecting residents' rights, dignity, and confidentiality. - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and other support needs. - Transport residents to appointments and community activities as needed. - Attend appointments, advocate for residents, and obtain necessary documentation when required. - Remain awake and immediately accessible when assigned to homes requiring 24/7 care. - Complete Daily Progress Notes (DPN), Direct Data Sheets (DDS), and other required documentation accurately and on time. - Communicate changes in resident behavior, needs, or safety concerns to appropriate staff. - Follow all organizational policies, procedures, training requirements, and safety standards. - Maintain a positive and professional attitude with residents, coworkers, and visitors. - Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and participate in shift reports during staff transitions. - Work assigned schedules consistently. Additional shifts may be available with approval. - Perform other duties as assigned. Eisenhower Center Commitment Eisenhower Center is committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered rehabilitation services that empower individuals to achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life. All team members are expected to uphold our core values of safety, dignity, collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement while supporting compliance with CARF accreditation standards and all applicable federal, state, and payer requirements. #### Qualifications - High school diploma or GED. - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred. - Experience providing direct care to individuals with disabilities preferred. - Ability to pass all required background screenings. - Ability to follow instructions, policies, and procedures. - Ability to meet the physical and emotional requirements of the position. #### Benefits Eisenhower Center is 100% employee owned and offers an excellent benefits package, including: - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with eligibility after one year and 1,000 hours