Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Residential Services, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Rewards program

Free meals

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our adult foster care home in Duluth, MN. You will help adults with disabilities and mental illness live fulfilling lives, with no prior experience required to start.

Shifts are primarily 2:00pm–10:00pm with some mornings and every other weekend. RSI offers health and dental insurance, a 403(b) plan, PTO, paid training, a $500 refer-a-friend bonus, and more as part of a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or certifications required to get started in this field.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities and mental illness with day-to-day tasks including personal care and household duties.
• Support medication administration and medical cares as needed.
• Help participants engage in community activities and social events.
• Build meaningful relationships and contribute to a person-centered culture.

Skills

No experience required

Compassionate

Reliable

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-timeDirect Support Professional(DSP) for our adult foster care homein 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!

TheLillian adult foster care program in Duluth, MN currently provides services to adults in their 40s-60sliving withmental illness, Parkinson’s, dementia, seizure disorders, and intellectual or cognitive disabilities. Shifts: Primarily afternoon shift 2:00pm - 10:00pm with occasional morning shifts when needed. Every other weekend is required.

Salary: $21.19-$21.69 per hour This program pays a rate exception of $2.44 per hour on top of RSI's regular wages. Rate exceptions are requested by RSI from the Department of Human Services (DHS) due to more significant staff support needs for one or more person at the program, so we may compensate direct care staff at a higher wage. Please note that rate exceptions are tied to the individual(s) receiving services and will no longer be offered if the individual terminates service with RSI or no longer needs the additional supports.

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)
• Employee wellness & resource programs
• Employee recognition & rewards programs
• Free meals
• Eligible employees mayqualify 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.

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].

Salary: $21.19-$21.69 per hour

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

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

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.

Department: Lillian This is a full time position

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