Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Supported Living

Location: Southfield, MI
Pay: Starting at $17.13 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available
Shifts: Evening, overnight, and weekend availability

New Heights Service Solutions is seeking dependable, compassionate, and professional Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with disabilities in home and community-based settings.

Our DSPs help individuals live as independently as possible while providing the support needed to maintain safety, participate in the community, build daily living skills, and achieve personal goals.

What You’ll Do

• Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and community activities
• Encourage independence, choice, self-advocacy, and participation in daily routines
• Follow individualized plans of service, health and safety protocols, and behavioral support strategies as applicable
• Provide medication reminders and assistance according to training and individual support requirements
• Assist with appointments, transportation, shopping, recreational activities, and community involvement
• Maintain a safe, clean, respectful, and supportive home environment
• Complete accurate and timely daily documentation, progress notes, and incident reports
• Communicate professionally with individuals served, coworkers, supervisors, families, guardians, and members of the support team
• Follow Recipient Rights, confidentiality, health and safety requirements, and New Heights policies
• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks
• Ability to complete required training and documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, patient, respectful, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of DSP, direct care, residential, or similar experience
• American Sign Language (ASL) skills or experience supporting individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing
• Experience providing Community Living Supports (CLS) or other home and community-based services
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• OCHN Recipient Rights training or willingness to complete
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health needs

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for team members who understand that consistency and dependability matter. The individuals we support rely on staff to arrive as scheduled, provide respectful and person-centered support, maintain professional boundaries, complete required documentation, and contribute to a stable home environment.

If you are reliable, compassionate, professional, and committed to helping adults live meaningful and independent lives, we encourage you to apply.

New Heights Service Solutions
Where Dreams Meet Opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.13 - $17.63 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person