Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Residential Services of NE MN; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance (Full-time

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability and life

Flexible scheduling

Wellness & resources

Employee recognition & rewards

Free meals

Tuition assistance & student loan

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) in Virginia, MN is hiring a part-time awake overnight Direct Support Professional for our adult foster care home. You will assist people with disabilities and mental illness, performing daily tasks with compassion and respect.

No prior experience is required. Shifts are 9pm to 7am, 40 hours per week, with every other weekend. Salary: $18.75-$19.25 per hour; benefits include health/dental insurance, retirement plan, PTO, paid training, and more.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Pass a post-offer background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities and mental illness in daily tasks.
• Medication administration and personal care as needed.
• Support social activities and community participation.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time awake overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our Adult foster care home in Virginia, 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 Chestnut home is located in Virginia on 2nd Street, two blocks from the downtown area. The program supports women ranging in age from their 20s to 70s with mental health diagnoses and related conditions.

Position Offering

40 hours per week; shifts scheduled 9pm-7am with every other weekend shifts required.

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)
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee wellness & resource programs
• Employee recognition & rewards programs
• Free meals
• Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

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.

Salary: $18.75-$19.25 per hour

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: Chestnut

This is a full time awake overnight position