Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Residential Services of NE MN; Duluth (MN); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and dental insurance (Full-time

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability and life insur.

Flexible scheduling

Wellness & resources

Rewards programs

Free meals

Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness

Résumé du poste

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) in Duluth, MN is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist adults with disabilities in our foster care homes. No prior experience or certifications are required; you will provide compassionate, reliable care and help residents live their best lives.

Shifts are typically 4–8 hours with weekday and every-other-weekend coverage. RSI offers hourly wages of $18.75–$19.25, plus potential premiums and a range of benefits and training opportunities.

Responsabilités

• Assist in day-to-day tasks for individuals with disabilities and mental illness, including medication administration, household duties, and community activities.
• Develop meaningful relationships within a person-centered culture and participate in their daily care and support.

Description du poste

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our adult foster care homes in Duluth, MN. As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for caring for others, apply to join our team! No prior experience or certifications are required to get started in this exciting and rewarding field!

Salary: $18.75-$19.25 per hour

In addition to our base wage, some RSI locations pay a premium rate of $1.00-$4.50 on top of regular hourly wages.

What We Offer

• Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
• Paid training
• $500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee wellness & resource programs
• Employee recognition & rewards programs
• Free meals
• Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

You will gain a diverse range of skills as a DSP that will help jump start careers in many different fields, including promotion opportunities at RSI, social services, human services, psychology, education, healthcare, physical and occupational therapy, communications, and much more.

What You’ll Do As a DSP

As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. You will assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks based on the needs and goals of the people you are caring for. Duties may include medication administration, household duties, behavioral management, assistance with personal hygiene and medical cares, and community activities such as shopping, concerts, going out to eat, movies, fitness, outdoor recreation, and more. You will develop meaningful relationships and be part of a person-centered culture that values the people we support and team members.

Your schedule will typically include 4–8-hour shifts with hours scheduled during the week and every other weekend. We support people 24/7 and have a variety of shift times available.

For This Position You Will Need

• To pass a post-offer background check
• A valid driver’s license and be able to pass an MVR check if working days or evenings

About RSI

RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.

RSI hosts walk-in interviews every Thursday from 9am-4pm at our Duluth office. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Learn more about RSI by visiting our website and liking us on Facebook.

Salary: $18.75-$19.25 per hour

RSI is a 2022-2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota!

RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by providing innovative services that promote inclusion and self-determination.

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Department: Duluth Adult Programs

This is a part time position