Direct Support Professional

Safeway Home Healthcare; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway Home Healthcare in the Twin Cities area is seeking dependable Direct Support Professionals to provide individualized in-home and community support to adults.

You may work with one or multiple clients across IHS with Training, IHS without Training, and Homemaking services, with flexible hours and varied schedules.

Candidates should have reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and the ability to follow client-specific plans to promote independence.

Qualifications

• Reliable and dependable with strong communication skills.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and transportation to travel to clients throughout the metro area and surrounding suburbs.
• Must be comfortable supporting individuals who may have complex behavioral or support needs.
• Ability to work independently while following client-specific plans, boundaries, and expectations.
• Willingness to work with multiple clients may provide opportunities for additional hours.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and build independent living skills through hands-on coaching and support.
• Assist clients with routines, appointments, community activities, and goals.
• Provide direct assistance with daily living, errands, and household tasks.
• Support clients in maintaining independence, safety, and community involvement.
• Follow each client's person-centered support plan and documented goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Independent work

Client-specific plans

Multi-client work

Experience with disabilities

Job description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Metro Area & Greater Twin Cities Suburbs

Safeway Home Healthcare is seeking dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide individualized support to adults in their homes and communities. We are hiring for multiple clients throughout the Twin Cities metro and surrounding suburbs. Positions may include IHS with Training, IHS without Training, and Homemaking services. Hours and schedules vary by client, with opportunities to work with one or multiple clients.

Types of Services

IHS with Training

• Teach and build independent living skills through hands-on coaching and support.
• Assist clients with routines, organization, appointments, community activities, and other individualized goals.
• Encourage clients to increase independence and maintain skills.
• Follow each client's person-centered support plan and documented goals.

IHS without Training

• Provide direct assistance with daily living and community-based needs.
• Support clients with routines, appointments, errands, activities, and household tasks.
• Help clients maintain independence, safety, and stability in their home and community.
• Provide individualized support based on the client's needs and support plan.

Homemaking

• Assist with routine household cleaning and organization.
• Support laundry, dishes, changing linens, and maintaining living spaces.
• Assist with meal preparation and other routine household tasks.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and dependable with strong communication skills.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and transportation to travel to clients throughout the metro area and surrounding suburbs.
• Must be comfortable supporting individuals who may have complex behavioral or support needs .
• Ability to work independently while following client-specific plans, boundaries, and expectations.
• Willingness to work with multiple clients may provide opportunities for additional hours.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.