Direct Care Professional
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.13 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Michigan post a median of $17 an hour, the middle half $16.81–$17.10, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Michigan earn a median of $16.83 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Make a Difference Every Day! Join our Team at Flatrock!
Do you have a big heart, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping others thrive? We’re looking for compassionate, patient, and dedicated individuals to join our team at Flatrock, where we support adults with special needs in living safe, fulfilling, and meaningful lives!
If you’re someone who believes in treating everyone with dignity, respect, and kindness, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What You'll Do
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where residents feel valued and supported.
- Build positive relationships with residents and their guardians through respectful, compassionate communication.
- Assist with planning, organizing, and participating in fun, engaging activities.
- Provide direct personal care and support residents with daily living needs and mobility.
- Pass and administer medications and take vital signs as required.
- Support residents through challenging behaviors using patience, empathy, redirection, and positive, non-punitive approaches.
- Advocate for residents’ rights, independence, dignity, and well-being.
- Communicate concerns or challenges to management and work collaboratively with the team.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
- Participate in training, follow supervisory guidance, and complete other assigned duties as needed.
What We're Looking For
- A compassionate, patient, and dependable individual who enjoys working with adults with special needs.
- Someone who approaches every resident with flexibility, sensitivity, understanding, and respect.
- The ability to remain calm, firm, and consistent when supporting challenging behaviors.
- A team player who communicates well, accepts supervision, and maintains positive relationships with coworkers and management.
- A commitment to treating every individual and family with dignity, regardless of background, age, race, gender, or culture.
- The physical mobility needed to assist residents with limited mobility and respond appropriately in emergencies.
- A strong commitment to protecting residents’ rights, privacy, safety, and quality of life.
From Flatrock Manor's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Flatrock Manor
Flatrock Manor hires mental health staff, front-office staff and caregivers in Flint, Michigan.
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