Direct Support Professional / Employment

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Direct Support Professional / Employment

DEPARTMENT : Vocational Services

SUPERVISOR : Navigator or Job Coach 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 still meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Direct Support Professionals help adults with disabilities achieve long-term success and fulfillment in work and life by helping them become independent and integrated into their communities through both paid and unpaid work settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

• Valid Michigan driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Other :

Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions :

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.”

Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.