Weekend On-Call Direct Support Professional

About Community Opportunity Center:
Community Opportunity Center (COC) is a trusted nonprofit organization with 60 years of service, committed to providing high-quality residential housing and support services for adults with disabilities in Wayne County, Michigan. COC fosters a culture of respect, empowerment, and inclusivity, ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive compassionate, tailored care that enhances their quality of life.

About the Role:
Job Summary:
The weekend on call direct care employee assists person with their daily living activities, personal care and with the implementation of programs of special interest and individualized plans according to their needs and preferences. This on call employee performs delegated activities that include but are not limited to mobility assistance, routine medical care, activities of daily living, transportation, and community integration. The ability to exercise sound judgment and deliver exceptional care to residents across licensed and unlicensed homes is a core competency for this position.

The on-call staff will promote an unconditional “culture of gentleness” by using positive support and approaches and always treating people with dignity and respect. She/he will adhere to Community Opportunity Center, Non-Profit Housing Corporations (COC, NPHC) policies and procedures, public acts, rules, and regulations under which homes associated with COC operate, including directives and standards set forth by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWHIHN).

Job Specific Responsibilities:
- Functions as a team member, responding willingly and positively to colleagues’ needs for assistance and partnership.
- Problem-solving and can manage several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines when necessary.
- Assures that applicable COC Policies and Procedures are known and carried out in the house.
- Provides individuals supported by COC with instruction in the skill areas of:
- Self-sufficiency
- Nutrition, meal preparation / serving and clean-up.
- Physical health
- Social Development
- Interdependence
- Employment
- Community Resources
- Emotional Maturity
- Communication
- Leisure time activities
- Provides support for individuals during stand and pivot transfers.
- Successfully completes 2 person lift training and can safely and accurately implement techniques in support of residents.
- Successfully completes training in the use of manual and electric Hoyer lifts.
- Responsible for inspecting adaptive equipment and communicating need for repairs to home administrator.
- Transports people as needed for employment, activities, and appointments.
- Keeps transportation log updated.
- Participate in preparation and supervision of daily meals.
- Guides and assists with personal care needs which may include:
- assisting with bathing, personal hygiene activities, administering medication, and applying topical medications, handling catheters, colostomy bags, feeding tubes, and other personal care needs.
- Maintains requested data for the Home, Department of Health, and Human Services
- Completes accident and incident reports as well as Right’s complaints as required.
- Assists with purchases for home and individuals as needed and requested, providing appropriate receipts and documentation.
- Works cooperatively with the Home Administrator in staffing the home to meet the needs of those for whom services are being provided.
- Maintains the work and living areas of the home in good order.
- As directed, performs minor maintenance, housekeeping, and vehicle upkeep.
- Participates in Home staff meetings, Person Centered Plans (PCPs) as requested, in-service training, etc.
- Works cooperatively with families, guardians, agencies, etc.
- If a sleep shift is worked, attends to needs of residents that arise during the sleep period.
- Performs other delegated or assigned duties from the Home Administrator
- Responsible for maintaining an active email account and monitoring it daily for company communications.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

How to Apply:
Contact Andrea Bey at 734.838.0542 to discuss employment opportunities or visit https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=65643…