Direct Support Professional

Options Residential, Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Wage access

Job summary

Options Residential, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Minnesota to support residents with daily living activities, personal care, and recreational engagement. Training provided; no prior experience required if you meet age and license basics.

We offer competitive benefits and flexible scheduling for 30+ hours per week, with an hourly wage of $17.00, plus potential overtime and health/dental coverage after probation. Join a team focused on improving lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 18+ years old.
• Willingness to provide personal care to residents.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residents, including personal cares when appropriate.
• Teach and maintain residents' skills.
• Cooking and feeding assistance.
• Support with hobbies, studies, and social activities.
• Medication administration.
• Participate in recreational activities with residents.

Skills

People-oriented

Dependable

Flexible

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Come work at Options Residential and make a difference!

We are a 245D licensed program which provides services to individuals who have mental illness, brain injuries, or substance use concerns. We operate 4 person group homes and individual apartment settings. Our residential services are rehabilitative, and our aim is to help individuals reach their personal goals for independence.

Schedule: Various Full and Part time positions available.

Salary Salary: $17.00 hourly

Benefits: Eligible 1st of the month after 60 days employment. Health insurance (ICHRA), Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life/LTD. 401k-eligible after 90 days employment. Must be scheduled 30+ hours per week to be benefits-eligible.

What do Direct Support Professionals do?

Duties

• Providing care giver services to our residents, including personal cares when appropriate and necessary
• Teaching and maintaining skills
• Cooking and feeding assistance
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
• Medication administration
• And participating in fun recreational activities with residents!

What skills do Direct Support Professionals need?

• No degree is required! If you have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and are over the age of 18, we will provide all of the training that you need to provide high-quality care; no experience is necessary
• DSPs are people-oriented - they assist individuals with their care giver skills, provide Home Services, and strive to improve their quality of life!
• DSPs are adaptable and flexible - they enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction that keep their work day interesting
• They are dependable - provide efficient and exemplary personal care assistance

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Willingness to do personal cares (dressing, bathing/showering, toileting) with clients
• Valid US driver's license
• Basic computer skills

Our Benefits for you!

At Options Residential, we offer great benefits for our DSP employees!

• Health and Dental insurance available for 30+ hr/wk employees
• Paid Sick time for all employees
• Vacation for 40+ hr/wk employees
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling
• Overtime rate paid on worked holidays
• $500 referral bonuses!
• Earned Wage access through Zayzoon

PART TIME/FULL TIME/WEEKEND HOURS AVAILABLE

Equal Opportunity Employment

Options Residential, Inc provides equal access to and opportunity in its employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Options Residential, Inc will conduct a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study on all new employees. Employees in driving positions will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Background check. Continued employment will be contingent on a cleared background study and a satisfactory MVR.