Direct Support Professional

Opportunity Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Partners in Minneapolis is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help adults with disabilities live more independent lives in classroom and community settings. You may cover various DSP duties and will work a daytime schedule in our Day Service locations.

You will support daily routines, plan activities, assist with workplace tasks and social interactions, and document progress. A valid driver’s license and at least one year of experience in human services are required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in human services.
• High school degree or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license to drive company vans.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines.
• Plan and deliver creative activities.
• Support skill-building in workplace tasks, teamwork, and social interactions.
• Promote independence and well-being of each person.
• Collaborate with co-workers to plan community-based activities.
• Complete daily documentation related to services, progress, and support needs.

Skills

Human services experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Opportunity Partners? As one of the most respected nonprofits in the Twin Cities, Opportunity Partners delivers award-winning, mission-driven services for adults with disabilities. When you work at Opportunity Partners, you

Why Opportunity Partners? As one of the most respected nonprofits in the Twin Cities, Opportunity Partners delivers award-winning, mission-driven services for adults with disabilities. When you work at Opportunity Partners, you Do Work That Matters – you improve the lives of individuals and families in our community. The important work you do brings joy to others and gives you a feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment. We’re seeking caring and dedicated individuals who want to Do Work That Matters by supporting people in employment, enrichment, or residential settings. Our inclusive, supportive work environment values and celebrates employees, along with the people we serve.

Our staff enjoy full benefits, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work schedules designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Choose one of our multiple locations throughout Minneapolis and its suburbs.

Become a team member and Do Work That Matters.

Job Summary

As a Direct Support Professional you will help people with disabilities have fun, develop their skills and gain independence in classroom and community-based settings. You may be cross trained to cover other DSP responsibilities during absences. The Day Service locations you will work at can vary on a daily/weekly basis in Minnetonka. We are seeking someone who is agile, flexible and a collaborator. Scheduling will be coordinated with the Day Service management team on an ongoing basis.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30AM to 3:30PM
• Wage: $20.00 per hour

How will you make a difference?

As Part Of Team And The Setting That You Are Working In, You Will Help Our People With Disabilities In The Following Areas

• Support individuals with daily routines
• Plan and deliver creative activities
• Support skill-building in workplace tasks, teamwork, and social interactions
• Promote independence and well-being of each person
• Collaborate with co-workers to plan community-based activities to places such as libraries, gardens, parks, bowling alleys, Feed My Starving Children and more.
• Complete daily documentation related to services, progress, and support needs

What will you bring to Opportunity Partners?

• A desire to make a difference in the lives of our people with disabilities!
• One year of experience in human services.
• High school degree or GED
• Must have valid driver\'s license to drive our company vans

Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.