Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Residential Services, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee assistance program

Disability & life insurance

Wellness program

Recognition program

Free meals

Tuition assistance eligibility

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our adult foster care home in Duluth, MN.

The DSP helps people with disabilities and mental illness live fulfilling lives, with no prior experience required and a post-offer background check mandatory. The role includes night shifts (4–8 hour blocks) and duties such as medication aid, household tasks, and community activities.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Post-offer background check required.
• Valid driver’s license and be able to pass an MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks, medication administration, and personal care.
• Support community activities, outings, and supervised recreation.
• Develop meaningful, person-centered relationships with residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Caregiving

Job description

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Duluth, MN)

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional(DSP) for our adult foster care homein Duluth, MN. As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for caring for others, apply to join our team! No prior experience or certifications are required to get started in this exciting and rewarding field!

The Vermilion program is located in Duluth off Woodland Avenue, just a few minutes from UMD and the Hartley Nature Center. The home currently supports men in their upper-sixties with mental illness and medical support needs.
Shifts:Wednesday through Friday, and every other Saturday 10:00 pm-8:00 am.
Salary: $18.75-$19.25 per hour

What we offer:

• Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
• Paid training
• $500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)
• Employee wellness & resource programs
• Employee recognition & rewards programs
• Free meals
• Eligible employees mayqualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

You will gain a diverse range of skills as a DSP that will help jump start careers in many different fields, including promotion opportunities at RSI, social services, human services, psychology, education, healthcare, physical and occupational therapy, communications, and much more.

What You’ll do as a DSP:

As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. You will assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks based on the needs and goals of the people you are caring for. Duties may include medication administration, household duties, behavioral management, assistance with personal hygiene and medical cares, and community activities such as shopping, concerts, going out to eat, movies, fitness, outdoor recreation, and more. You will develop meaningful relationships and be part of a person-centered culture that values the people we support and team members.

Your schedule will typically include 4–8-hour shifts with hours scheduled during the week and every other weekend. We support people 24/7 and have a variety of shift times available.

For this position you will need:

• To pass a post-offer background check
• A valid driver’s license and be able to pass an MVR check if working days or evenings

About RSI:

RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.

RSI is a 2022-2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota!

Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by providing innovative services that promote inclusion and self-determination.

RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

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Department: Vermilion
This is a full time position

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