DSP Team Lead

Location:
Saginaw, MI, United States
Date Posted:
Jan 9, 2026

Job Title:

Direct Support Professional Team Lead

Location:

Wellspring Bethesda Homes - Saginaw

Reports to:

Bethesda Residential Manager
Position Type:
Full-time | Hourly

Accepting applications through January 20, 2026.

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a full-time Direct Support Specialist (DSP) Team Lead to join our Bethesda Homes team in Saginaw. In this role, you’ll support adults with developmental disabilities by helping them maintain independence, safety and quality of life in a supportive residential environment in Saginaw County.

• Oversee the daily activities of Direct Care Workers, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high quality care is delivered consistently.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages professional development and teamwork.
• Conduct unscheduled and unannounced pop-in visits to all shifts once per week to ensure consistent oversight and quality care.
• Each pop-in must be accompanied by the completion of a Pop-In Report to document observations, interactions, and necessary follow up actions.
• Provide direct care to residents while engaging them in activities that uphold their dignity and respect, ensuring that care aligns with the Individual Plans of Service (IPOS).
• Offer comprehensive personal care, including administering prescribed medications, assisting with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene tasks.
• Oversee meal preparation and service according to each resident’s dietary requirements and preferences.
• Ensure compliance with established menus and nutritional guidelines, and maintain accurate documentation of any substitutions or deviations.
• Facilitate and document weekly Resident Council Meetings to incorporate residents’ wants and needs into menu preparation.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and educational programs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge in best practices for care.
• Assist the Home Manager in maintaining and reconciling the personal finds ledger for clients ensuring accurate tracking of residents’ funds and compliance with established financial protocols.

• Associate’s Degree in a relating field OR a professional license such as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required
• One year experience in a direct care role or medical provider environment (preferred)
• Valid Michigan driver’s license in good-standing and your own reliable transportation (required)
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
• Experience providing in-home care or personal care support
• Reliable, compassionate and committed to quality care
• Ability to maintain documentation, follow safety protocols and support individuals with dignity and respect

• Schedule:Full
  -Time, Monday - Friday
• Weekends:Rotating schedule with on-call
• Pay Rate:$20.00 / hour
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plans + matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Pay – access earned wages anytime
• Wellspring Support Linc – employee assistance program
• Meaningful connections with residents and families

6081 Foxwood Court

Saginaw, MI 48638

Join Wellspring and make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals with dignity, compassion and respect. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team in Saginaw.

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