Direct Support Professional Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Direct Service Professional Apprentice

DEPARTMENT : Residential, Choices, Vocational Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Brown

SUPERVISOR : Area Manager, Navigator, Supervisor

Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Direct Service Professional (DSP) Apprentice provides essential training and support to elderly individuals and those with disabilities. Support is delivered in various settings including homes, workplaces, and community environments. Key responsibilities include transportation, meal preparation, cleaning, and skill-building, employment supports activities to promote independence and quality of life.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Other :

• Minimum high school diploma; must be over the age of 18
• Valid Michigan driver’s license, three (3) years of driving experience
• Demonstrate Flexibility, compassion, good communication and computer proficiency

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist participants with domestic tasks including cooking, cleaning, and recreational activities.

Provide on-the-job training and supports to assist individuals in completing assigned work tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions :

Office, residential and community settings with varying sizes

Physical requirements :

Accommodation(s) :

As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.

NON-EXEMPT

This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.”