Direct Support Professional Specialist
Share
Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 18
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
$1500 Hiring Bonus
Are you looking for a fun career that makes a difference
Look no further! Partnership Resources Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our day program. DSPs are key advocates who support individual choice encourage life-long learning and development and foster community engagement.
As a DSP - Specialist you will:
- Develop and implement activities that build life skills or offer engagement through recreation. We do everything! BINGO karaoke music therapy job readiness art and social skills are just a few examples
- Accompany individuals on field trips and to volunteer sites assisting people to explore and connect with their community in an inclusive way
- Support a caseload of individuals maintaining communication with the persons home or family completing daily documentation and participating in care team meetings
- Support individuals using person-centered strategies in order to help people achieve goals and self-advocate
- Preview the job here: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour depending on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (full-time 40 hours per week)
Benefits included:
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Free Life AD&D coverage
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Qualifying employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
Requirements:
- No experience necessary. All training is provided. We are passionate about helping people explore a new career as a DSP or provide a pathway to further opportunities!
- Multilingual candidates who speak Spanish Hmong Somali Oromo or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply. Language skills help us to coordinate services and support participation for individuals served
- Must be able to pass a background check with the MN Department of Human Services
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa
- Minimum age requirement is 18 years
- Must be able to regularly push/pull/lift 21-50 pounds
- Ability and willingness to assist individuals with activities of daily living
- Ability or willingness to learn basic computer and technology skills
- This position does not require you to transport individuals
Our vision is that every person with disabilities thrives in an inclusive community. Together with our community partners we raise awareness help shape opportunities and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life. Join us in our mission. Apply now!
Partnership Resources Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Acquisition
- Data Entry
- Commissioning
- Administration Office
- Arbitration
About Company
Partnership Resources’ state of the art programs provides flexible options including vocational exploration, functional skill development, community involvement, and opportunities for artistic expression.
