Direct Support Professional

Job Title : Direct Support Professional - $500 sign on Bonus - CrookstonHourly Rate : $14.00 / hrShifts Needed : Full Time or Part Time - M-F 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday AMs and PMsWork Location : Crookston MNAs a proud member of Redwood Family Care Network Eagles Wing takes pride in delivering compassionate care and support for every individual. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital and compassionate role in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities complex medical needs mental illness and/or substance use disorders to achieve fulfilling position is dedicated to ensuring each individuals health safety and overall well-being while fostering independence inclusion and personal growth. Youll be an essential part of a team that enriches lives through world-class person-centered support delivered within positive and life-enriching a DSP you will not merely support daily needs you will embody and elevate Eagles Wing/Redwood Family Care Networks mission vision and values through your compassionate care and commitment to : Full-TimeComprehensive benefits options including medical dental vision life LTD hospital indemnity critical illness and accident Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSAEAP (Employee assistance program)Employee discount programPTO (Paid time off)Dayforce Wallet Daily PayPre-Tax 401(k)After-Tax RothTuition discount through Capella UniversityBenefits: Part-TimeSick TimeEAP (Employee assistance program)Employee discount programDayforce Wallet Daily PayTuition discount through Capella UniversityEssential FunctionsDirect Services: Staff provide direct services to residents by implementing the support plan created by the residents team (Direct Care Coordinator Case Manager Guardian Day Program staff).Program Planning: Staff may assist in the implementation of individual program plans by appropriately communicating with the DC/ADC and offering constructive feedback during staff : Staff are responsible for documenting participating in and following through with all individual programming. Accurate documentation is essential for demonstrating progress toward each individuals outcomes and Progress: Staff gather and record information about resident progress on a daily basis. This is an important part of showing measurable outcomes for the individuals of Support: DSPs must be willing to participate in all aspects of their role. Staff provide training counseling and assistance to residents in the following areas:Personal hygiene and grooming including incontinence supportCare of clothing and personal belongingsUnderstanding and exercising rights in the communityFulfilling responsibilities in the communityPersonal awarenessRoutine health careAppropriate socializationCommunity orientationRecreation and leisure activitiesMeal preparation and planningDietary oversightHousekeeping and home maintenanceDeveloping interpersonal relationshipsEmergency proceduresPersonal program participationAnger managementMoney managementCaring for personal propertyBehavioral interventionAddressing medical needsResident Routines: Staff must follow through with each residents established Rights: Staff must always ensure that resident rights are protected and and Meetings: All staff meetings and scheduled trainings are mandatory. Participation is required to maintain : Staff must create and maintain a homelike nurturing environment. This is the residents home not the staffs and must be respected as Safety and Welfare: Staff are responsible for protecting the health safety and overall well-being of each and Procedures: Staff must follow all policies and procedures as outlined in Structure: Staff are responsible to report to the Designated or Assistant Designated Coordinator. Concerns regarding individuals or staff should be brought to the DC Environment: Staff are accountable for maintaining a clean safe and orderly home Chores: Staff must follow any assigned chore list to assist in keeping the home and Professionalism: Staff are expected to work together as a team. This is a place of employment and all individuals must be treated with respect and and Punctuality: Scheduling is based primarily on the needs of the homes and residents. While Eagles Wing makes efforts to accommodate staff schedules the needs of the residents come : Each home is a confidential environment. Matters concerning residents or employees must not be shared outside the home. Questions or concerns should be directed only to the DC of the : Perform other duties as and ExperienceEducation:High School Diploma or GEDExperience: Must obtain and maintain active First Aid and CPR certification and must obtain crisis de-escalation or therapeutic intervention training when scheduledPhysical RequirementsThe Direct Support Professional position will typically work in a program location with occasional work outdoors and in the sitting grasping feeling talking hearing and repetitive lifting of 50 bending twisting stooping squatting pushing pulling standing crawling reaching walking driving traveling kneeling and Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge: Develop and maintain a strong understanding of state and federal regulations person-centered philosophy client service needs medication administration protocols emergency and disaster response procedures mandated reporting requirements and positive behavior support : Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively. Exercise critical thinking abilities paired with basic written and verbal communication skills active listening and basic reading comprehension. Success in this role requires effective interpersonal skills teamwork and : Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management apply social perceptiveness and maintain strict confidentiality. Exhibits attention to detail flexibility and adaptability while prioritizing competing responsibilities. Works effectively with diverse populations and provides compassionate care to clients with medical and behavioral support needs including administering medications and treatments safely. Upholds a positive attitude strong work ethic responsibility and self-discipline while bringing creativity empathy multicultural awareness and sustained concentration to all aspects of the Location:One locationVisit our Careers website: