Job Details

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part-Time, Day Shift

Employer: Hope Network Southeast
Program/Location: Stonewall
Job Category: Direct Care
Requisition Number: DIREC022875
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Pay: $17.13 per hour
Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Work Location: Stonewall, 17230 Fairfield Street, Livonia, MI 48152
O*NET-SOC Code: 21-1093.00 – Social and Human Service Assistants
Posted: June 2, 2026

The Stonewall address is listed in Michigan’s licensed adult foster-care records, and the current Hope Network posting confirms the part-time 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule and $17.13 hourly rate. (Adult Foster Care)

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals in reaching their personal goals, increasing independence, and participating fully in their community in the least restrictive environment possible.

The DSP provides person-centered assistance in areas such as mobility, personal care, activities of daily living, communication, health management, social development, vocational goals, recreation, and community participation.

Essential Responsibilities

Safety and Crisis Support

• Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served.

• Provide the level of supervision required by each individual’s care plan, including direct observation or scheduled safety checks.

• Support crisis prevention, intervention, de-escalation, and resolution.

• Follow all organizational, licensing, and safety procedures.

• Report concerns, incidents, injuries, or changes in condition promptly and accurately.

Personal Care and Daily Living

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including:

  • Bathing and showering

  • Dressing and undressing

  • Grooming and hair care

  • Nail care

  • Toileting and restroom assistance

  • Meal preparation and cooking

  • Transportation and mobility

• Encourage individuals to complete tasks as independently as possible.

• Help individuals develop problem-solving, communication, self-care, and independent-living skills.

Health and Medical Support

• Monitor vital signs and changes related to medical conditions or illnesses.

• Attend medical appointments with individuals when assigned.

• Communicate accurate information between healthcare providers and the individual’s care team.

• Read, understand, and help implement medical, behavioral, clinical, and person-centered care plans.

• Complete timely, accurate, and descriptive documentation.

• Promote healthy routines and positive behavior.

Community Participation

• Assist individuals with participating in community activities, volunteer opportunities, education, career development, and employment.

• Transport or accompany individuals to stores, appointments, concerts, movies, social events, and recreational activities.

• Help individuals identify hobbies, leisure interests, and meaningful community connections.

• Support relationship-building with family members, peers, professionals, and community partners.

Communication and Relationships

• Build respectful, trusting, and supportive relationships with individuals served.

• Communicate consistently with supervisors, coworkers, families, healthcare providers, and other members of the care team.

• Demonstrate patience, empathy, professionalism, and respect for personal choice.

• Protect the dignity, privacy, rights, and confidentiality of every individual served.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A high school diploma or GED

• A valid State of Michigan driver’s license

• Basic computer skills

• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• The ability to complete required documentation accurately

• The ability to become certified in CPR and First Aid

• The ability to complete all required employer-provided training

• Reliable attendance and a commitment to working assigned shifts

• The ability to perform personal-care and community-support responsibilities

• The ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Characteristics

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication

• Honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Dependability and punctuality

• Attention to detail

• Teamwork and professionalism

• Respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and individual choice

• A willingness to participate in continuing education and professional development

Physical Requirements

The position may require:

• Lifting, transferring, or supporting individuals weighing up to 50 pounds

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting with mobility

• Providing hands-on personal care

• Driving or accompanying individuals in the community

• Responding appropriately during behavioral or medical situations

Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits and Employee Support

Hope Network identifies the following employee investments for this position:

• Educational reimbursement

• Career-development and career-pathing opportunities

• Paid training

• Employee referral bonus

• Generous paid time off

• Retirement savings plan

Eligibility for specific benefits may depend on employment status, hours worked, and plan requirements. Hope Network also describes paid training, flexible scheduling, tuition support, career pathways, paid time off, and retirement benefits as part of its direct-care employment package. (Hope Network)

Why Work as a DSP at Hope Network?

This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities or other support needs. Direct Support Professionals help individuals build independence, strengthen relationships, pursue employment and educational goals, and participate more fully in their communities.

Hope Network describes its direct-care workforce as supporting people with disabilities or disadvantages through person-centered services. (Hope Network)

How to Apply

Apply online through the official Hope Network careers portal:

Apply for the Direct Support Professional – Stonewall Position

Applicants should reference:

Requisition Number: DIREC022875

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hope Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without unlawful discrimination and are entitled to applicable protections under federal and state employment laws.