Direct Support Professional – Mankato Area (DSP)

Direct Support Staff (DSP) in a group home setting. The DSP will report to Program Coordinator, Program Director, Human Resources, Administrator.

Principal Responsibilities

• Advocate and provide support to promote the needs, interests, and preferences of the person(s) served
• Have an understanding of the person, respecting each person’s history, dignity, preferences and cultural background

Responsibilities and Duties

• Display appropriate and safe techniques in activities of daily living
• Implement the person’s active treatment plans including the desired service outcomes
• Medication administration
• Effectively de-escalate difficult situations
• Perform daily duties and responsibilities as assigned, such as but not limited to: Household duties, laundry, household errands, appointments, shopping, leisure activities, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; A DSP must possess basic problem-solving skills, have a strong desire to help others and improve the quality of life of the people they are working with
• Must be able to pass a background study
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be over the age of 18

Job Type: Full or Part-time including asleep and awake overnights. This position is great for college students as locations are close to campus and our company is very flexible around school schedules.

Pay: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour based on experience and consumer needs.

Benefits: Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mankato, MN 56001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In person