Direct Support Professional, No Weekends

Looking for a unique caregiving position with a fantastic schedule This is the job for you! Direct Support Professionals work with clients through various employment vocational rehabilitation and life enrichment to more than 400 clients! As a Direct Support Professional you will work with clients in their job development while encouraging them to complete work tasks assist them with questions and track their time. We are the most extensive day program in Ramsey County with a 60-year history of leadership in person-centered planning self-advocacy meaningful work options and continuous innovation.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Hiring Offers:

• Monday Friday 7:30 am 3:30 pm set schedule.
• 6 different health insurance options through Medica.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 3% 403B retirement match.
• 10 hours of accrued PTO per month.
• Free life insurance for employees & all dependents.
• Performance-based annual wage increases.
• A great work environment & clients to work with!

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Responsibilities:

• Encourage clients to reach their personal and employment goals including encouraging clients to work.
• Train coach and monitor clients to perform work-related contracts.
• Complete the necessary paperwork documentation and reports for clients work.
• Be engaged throughout the day with clients in work and non-work-related activities or community outings.
• Transfer clients using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment such as wheelchairs Posey belt walkers standers etc.
• Assist in meeting the transportation needs of clients including assisting in loading and unloading clients in a safe and reliable manner.
• Assist clients in personal care such as toileting feeding and preparing meals as needed.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• 6 months or more of relevant experience
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to use electronic devices including databases and internet-based applications.
• Maintaining a current DOT medical examiner certificate and medical waiver is preferred.
• Ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity equity and inclusion within the workplace.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol test following a conditional job offer.

Our Commitment to DEI:

We are dedicated to building a diverse team of employees who have a ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.

If you are excited about this role and you feel that you would be an asset to this position regardless of your experience we highly encourage you to apply. We value people for all life education and work experience.

Required Experience:

Junior IC