Direct Support Professional (DSP) PT/FT 1 year experience preferred

Position Overview: In this role you will work with residents on a daily basis implementing programs and procedures for them, teaching them new life skills, and running behavior programs. This role is responsible for maintaining the flow of daily life for the person(s) they are working with to help achieve the highest quality of life possible.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with residents interactions such as: daily living activities, recreational activities, community outings, administer medication, accompany clients to appointments.
• Excellent communication with residents, staff and supervisors (both written and verbal)
• Attends meetings and inservices as requested
• Ability to accept direction and instructions from supervisors
• Assist appropriately in crisis situations, following program guidelines and being responsible for residents’ safety and whereabouts.
• Assist residents with maintaining a clean and healthy living environment including food preparation
• Able to run programs as directed, staying up to date on programming, recording data and knowledge and use of reinforcement principles.
• Maintains punctuality and works the minimum number of shifts required
• Passionate about helping others with a positive attitude

Qualifications:

• DHS Background study clearance
• Related experience in human services is preferred but not required (intellectual disabilities or other vulnerable populations)
• Current and Valid Drivers License preferred
• Some college/College credits preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and Full-Time benefits (Medical Insurance, 2 weeks annual vacation, 56 hours annual sick time, free life, and disability insurance)
• Gain valuable experience in related fields (nursing, OT, PT, communication, ABA therapy)
• Growth opportunities
• Build lasting relationships
• Meals provided while you work
• Extensive training
• Ability to Participate in Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Through the Government)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.03 - $21.53 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Group home: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with people with autism: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 (Required)

Work Location: In person