Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Bethesda Homes - Saginaw
Reports to: Bethesda Residential Supervisor
Position Type: Full-time | Hourly
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part-time Direct Support Specialist (DSP) to join our Bethesda Homes team in Saginaw. In this role, you’ll support adults with developmental disabilities by helping them maintain independence, safety and quality of life in a supportive residential environment. You’ll be part of a small, engaged team committed to person-centered care.
Responsibilities
Provides daily care and activities with dignity and respect that are aligned with the ISP to maximize and enhance the quality of their daily living on task by task support that individuals' personal goals and quality of life
Provides personal care such as administering prescriptions, bathing, dressing, bathroom assistance or housekeeping
Prepare and serve meals in accordance with individual diets and preferences
Schedule and take individuals to medical appointments, outings, or errands.
Ensures reporting, care and record keeping is maintained that is aligned with medical orders, state compliance requirements, abuse reporting, court orders and Wellspring quality and internal procedures and guidelines
Ensures care and residence is fully compliance with all safety protocol
Provide wound care as needed
Participate by providing insight into daily activities and interest of an individual in the development and updating of individual support plans.
Purchase food and supplies as instructed by the Manager.
Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment always in the Residence.
Maintain a master calendar of appointments, facility activities, meetings for Residence.
Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities (preferred)
Experience providing in-home care or personal care support (preferred)
CNA licensure (preferred)
Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation (preferred)
Reliable, compassionate and committed to quality care
Ability to maintain documentation, follow safety protocols and support individuals with dignity and respect
Schedule and Compensation
Schedule: Full-Time, 32 hours per week
Weekends: Every other weekend rotation
Pay Rate: $14.55 / hour
On-Call: rotating list of on-call, as needed
Benefits
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plans + matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
DailyPay – access earned wages anytime
Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program
Meaningful connections with residents and families
Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Location:
Wellspring Bethesda Homes - Saginaw
6081 Foxwood Court
Saginaw, MI 48638
and
815 Forest Street
Saginaw, MI 48603
Join Wellspring and make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals with dignity, compassion and respect. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team in Saginaw.
Full job description provided during the interview.
