Direct Suport Professional / DSP / Caregiver

AbleLight; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Teledoc) & dental/vision

403(b) retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

DayForce Wallet - early pay

Job summary

AbleLight in Saint Louis Park, MN is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities. You will assist with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene; accompany residents on errands; join community events and social activities; and help individuals achieve their personal goals with patience and a servant’s heart.

Requirements include being 18+, holding an active driver's license with a clean record, willingness to pass a

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age or older.
• Active driver’s license in good standing with clean driving record.
• Willing to pass a background check.
• Willing to complete CPR and First Aid course.
• Patience, kindness, servant’s heart.
• Able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with dining, mobility, health and hygiene tasks.
• Accompany individuals while running errands.
• Attend community occasions and social activities.
• Assist individuals in achieving personal goals and desires.

Skills

Active driver’s license

Background check

CPR & First Aid

Empathy & patience

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Schedule Available: Every Other Sat & Sun 8a-8p

Location Hiring: St Louis Park, MN

Direct Support Professionals, DSP’s, Caregivers are all terms that can be used synonymously. These are the talented individuals that we are always keeping an eye out for, who take the best care of the people we support, who happen to be individuals with developmental disabilities.

Direct Support Professionals empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most independent lives possible by:

• Helping residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities
• Accompanying individuals while running errands
• Attending special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events
• Assisting our individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess an active driver’s license that is in good standing with a good driving record.
• Willing and able to pass a background check.
• Willing to complete an Adult CPR and First Aid course (if you have this already, even better).
• Embody patience, kindness, and possess a servant’s heart and hands.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

The Benefits of Working at AbleLight for those scheduled 30+ hours per week:

• Medical (with access to Teledoc), dental and vision benefits starting the first of the month, following 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) Retirement savings plan with up to 3.5% employer matching.
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• No cap on employee referral bonuses.
• Any-Day-Pay via “DayForce Wallet” which allows you to access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it at zero cost to you!