Compassionate Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives

Learnability; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Learnability is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Minnesota to provide person-centered care to adults with disabilities. You will support daily living activities, promote independence, and advocate for clients within a nurturing environment.

You will collaborate with families and teams to create individualized plans, monitor health, ensure safety, and help clients participate in community activities, with ongoing training to improve skills.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients, families, and team.
• Patience and flexibility to adapt to varying needs.
• Strong problem-solving to address challenges in a person-centered way.
• Collaborative team player with other professionals, families, and caregivers.
• Reliable, punctual, and dedicated to client well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one assistance with daily living activities while respecting dignity and privacy.
• Collaborate to develop individualized care plans based on client needs and goals.
• Support community integration through social, recreational, and vocational activities.
• Implement positive behavior strategies to promote safe interactions.
• Monitor health changes and document observations for healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, activities, incidents.
• Ensure safety and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Advocate for rights and access to community resources.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance disability-support skills.

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

Patience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

Learnability is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Minnesota to provide person-centered care to adults with disabilities. You will support daily living activities, promote independence, and advocate for clients within a nurturing environment.

You will collaborate with families and teams to create individualized plans, monitor health, ensure safety, and help clients participate in community activities, with ongoing training to improve skills.