Direct Support

Cornerstone Home Health Care Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Transport service

Vision insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Minneapolis is looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life through personalized care. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and have good communication skills. This role involves teamwork and a compassionate attitude to support clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pass a background check meeting DHS guidelines.
• Empathy, responsibility, and sound judgment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Support health and well-being.
• Help implement personal goals in a centered environment.
• Assist people with all independent living skills and community activities.
• Know daily routine, IAPP and level of independence; follow supervisor directions.
• Work effectively with co-workers and participate in training and development.
• Present a positive attitude and professionalism; adhere to policies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Observation skills

Experience with behavioral issues

Communication skills

Advocacy

Meal preparation

Detail-oriented

Creative problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As Direct support (DSP), you will be responsible for assisting developmentally disabled residents with activities of daily living, personal cares, meal preparation, recreational outings and any other necessary job duties to meet the needs and improve the quality of life for the individuals we serve. Each week, you’ll work with a variety of clients in their homes and in the community.

245D services include: Homemaking (HMK), Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Training, Individualized Home Supports (IHS) without Training, 24 Hour Emergency Assistance, In-Home Respite Care, Individual Community Living Supports (ICLS) and Night Supervision.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Help or transport service
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Assists people served to achieve a higher level of independence in all areas of their life
• Support their health and well-being
• Carry out safety, meal preparation and cleaning procedures
• Assists people with all independent living skills, goal objectives, their work environment out in the community, and other program services
• Responsible for knowing daily routine of people served, IAPP and level of independence
• Seek and follow the advice and directions of supervisors
• Work effectively with co-workers
• Participate in training and development
• Present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Adhere to company policy and procedures including scheduling policies
• Help people implement goals in a person-centered environment
• Accept other duties as assigned by Manager

Skills

• Works well in a team environment
• Good relationship building skills to build trust with person served
• Ability to be present and good observation skills
• Experience working with small behavioral issues
• Good communication skills
• Excellent communication with stakeholders which may include vendors, family members and team members
• Ability to advocate
• Able to cook and prepare fresh healthy meals
• Detail oriented and able to follow directions
• Creative in implementing program goals and problem solving

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and record that meets insurance requirements
• Pass a background check that meets DHS guidelines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Dependability and caring attitude
• Previous experience working with adults with disabilities preferred
• Must have interpersonal skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, good judgment