Direct Support Professional - Apple Valley, MN - $1500 Sign-on Bonus

MSS; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Recruitment bonuses

Job summary

MSS is hiring a Direct Support Professional at our Apple Valley Center in Dakota County. This full-time role offers weekday hours (7:30am–4:00pm), no evenings or weekends, and opportunities to support adults with disabilities through engaging activities and daily living assistance.

We provide paid hands-on training, competitive pay, health and dental benefits, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over the first six months. Join a caring team that values safety, respect, and meaningful work.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to working with people with disabilities.
• Patience and encouragement with diverse needs.
• Safety-minded and dependable, with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging activities and support to adults with disabilities.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks and personal care as needed.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team to deliver meaningful programming.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Safety-conscious

Driver's license

Job description

$1,500 Sign-on bonus payable over the first 6 months of employment!

Looking for a creative, fun and fulfilling entry level job in Apple Valley? MSS is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to join our team in Dakota County. This role is a great fit for anyone interested in starting or growing a career in disability services, human services, or social services. Our Apple Valley Center is conveniently located off Pilot Knob Road and easily accessible from Rosemount, Burnsville, and Farmington, making it one of the best places to work for local job applicants who want meaningful employment that makes a real difference.

MSS is looking for a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional to provide creative and engaging activities for the people in our programs. Our Apple Valley Center offers a variety of unique spaces and programming options to meet the individual needs of everyone who attends.

This Job Offers

• Reliable weekday hours. MSS Centers are open 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. This is a full-time position with no evenings or weekends!
• Meaningful work that matters. As a Direct Support Professional, you work on a close‑knit team to support adults with disabilities on weekdays.
• Personal Care. You help some people with day‑to‑day activities like eating, taking medicine, and going to the bathroom. Your respectful caring and compassion are crucial skills.
• Programs and Activities. All our clients rely on your creativity and enthusiasm to lead them in fun and rewarding activities every day. You may help people learn job skills, plant a garden, make art, or visiting interesting places. Your individuality helps you connect with the uniqueness of each person.
• Safety, community, and respect. MSS centers are safe, respectful, and friendly communities – both for the people we serve and for every employee. We value you, your talents, and your ideas.

Requirements

Every member of the MSS team is a unique individual, but here are three things you have in common with every member of our team:

• You’re caring. You’re patient and encouraging around people who have different needs.
• You value helping others. You want your work to be meaningful and fulfilling.
• You’re safe. You’re dependable, clear‑headed, and serious about keeping people safe. You have a valid driver’s license and a good recent driving record. You don’t mind going through a background check.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign on bonus paid over your first six months.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and bonuses. This job pays $19.25-$19.75 per hour to start, with regular raises. Wage rates are based on related experience in the field. Employees who work 30 or more hours per week have comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous paid time off, and recruitment bonuses for bringing new members to the MSS team. Learn about our benefits package at mssmn.org/benefits.
• Paid hands‑on training. From the moment you start, experienced co‑workers will help you learn the job every step of the way. You’ll always have the support you need to do your job from co‑workers and a management team you can depend on.
• Respect for you as a person. At MSS, your life experience is the key to your success. Your unique culture, personal history, passions, and ideas enrich the lives of your co‑workers, our clients and their families, and our whole community.

MSS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and fully inclusive workplace. We encourage people of all cultures and perspectives to apply.

EEO/AA Employer.