Direct Support Professional – Employment & Life Enrichment Assistant

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional – Employment & Life Enrichment Assistant role is onsite in Mancelona, MI, with compensation of $17.13–$18.50 per hour. Grand Traverse Industries creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build independence, life skills, employment, and community participation. The role provides hands-on support as individuals pursue personal and employment goals. By leading activities, supervising community outings, and supporting skill development, the assistant helps participants engage with their community and work toward greater independence.

What you'll do

• Lead activities
• supervise community outings
• support individuals as they work toward personal and employment goals
• help create an engaging and supportive environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

employment support

life enrichment

mancelona mi

intellectual and developmental disabilities

community outings

personal goals

employment goals

paid training

advancement opportunities

nadsp certification bonus

$17.13–$18.50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid professional training
• advancement opportunities
• $3,900 bonus upon completion of all three NADSP certification steps.

Why this role

Full-time, 40 hours per week; paid professional training and advancement opportunities; a $3,900 bonus is available upon completion of all three NADSP certification steps.

About the employer

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