Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Day Program (1:1)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Day Program (1:1) role is part-time and onsite in Traverse City, MI, with compensation starting at $17.13 per hour. Grand Traverse Industries’ mission is to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence, relationships, and community participation. The DSP provides one-on-one support so an individual can participate safely in activities, access the community, and work toward personal and employment goals. The role encourages life skills, independence, and meaningful relationships through individualized day-program support.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one support to an individual
• support safe participation in activities and community access
• help build relationships with peers
• encourage life skills, independence, and progress toward personal and employment goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

day program

1:1 support

traverse city mi

grand traverse industries

part-time

intellectual and developmental disabilities

community access

life skills

paid training

$17.13/hour

nadsp certification bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training and professional development
• advancement opportunities
• opportunity to earn up to $3,900 by completing all three NADSP certification levels.

Why this role

Part-time, up to 28 hours per week, with an opportunity for full-time employment; a certification bonus of up to $3,900 is available for completing all three NADSP certification levels.

About the employer

Grand Traverse Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.