Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rudolph Community and Care; Jordan (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus starting at $1,000

Referral bonus $1,000

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rudolph Community and Care in Minnesota seeks a Crisis Interventionist (Direct Support Professional) to provide hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with varying mental health and developmental needs. You will receive comprehensive training to excel in this critical role and join a team committed to compassionate care and community engagement.

The position offers pay from $17 to $25 per hour depending on site, plus tenure-based retention bonuses and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Ability to write narratives in grammatically correct sentences in English.
• Strong English communication to relay information.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable vehicle.
• Knowledge of person-centered thinking and planning.
• Ability to support individuals with personal cares (bathing, grooming, toileting).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to person-served.
• Monitors and maintains safety and health of individuals.
• Interacts with individuals receiving services.
• Administers medication.
• Maintains home and needs of client by cooking, cleaning, etc.
• De-escalate interfering behavior.
• Participates in activities and social experiences within the community with individuals.
• Shares behavioral, health, and program concerns with supervisor.
• Support personal hygiene and grooming, including bathing and toileting.

Skills

English writing

Direct care

Communication

Driver's license

Person-centered thinking

Job description

Description

Retention bonuses starting at $1,000 every 3 months for full-time employees

Company Overview:

Rudolph Community & Care is a private person-centered organization providing adult foster care to vulnerable adults. We are proud to be recognized as a 2026 Minnesota Top Workplace—an award based entirely on employee feedback. While this recognition reflects the culture we have built together, we are not stopping there. We remain committed to continuous growth, investing in our employees, expanding opportunities, and strengthening the services we provide to the people we serve.

Our Values:

Person Centered, Do the Right Thing, Positivity, Teamwork, Determination.

Pay Range:

$17 - $25 per hour, depending on the site.

Job Description:

At Rudolph Community and Care, we proudly embrace the term Crisis Interventionist due to the specialized nature of our work and the individuals we serve. As a Direct Support Professional (Crisis Interventionist), you will provide hands‑on, person‑centered support to individuals with varying degrees of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities. Additionally, you will undergo comprehensive training to develop and hone the skills necessary to excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to person-served
• Monitors and maintains safety and health of individuals
• Interacts with individuals receiving services
• Administers medication
• Maintains home and needs of client by cooking, cleaning, etc.
• De‑escalate interfering behavior
• Participates in activities and social experiences within the community with individuals
• Shares behavioral, health, and program concerns with supervisor
• Support personal hygiene and grooming, including bathing and toileting

Perks and Compensation:

• Tenure‑based retention bonuses starting at $1,000 every 3 months for full‑time employees
• $1,000 referral bonus for employee referrals
• Opportunities for career advancement

Retention and referral bonuses are subject to program requirements and active employment at the time of payout.

Benefits Overview:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Other benefits and perks

Requirements

• Ability to write narratives in grammatically correct sentences in English
• Communication skills adequate to relay information in English
• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory record
• Maintains Vehicle insurance
• Knowledge of person‑centered thinking and planning
• Ability to support individuals with personal cares, including bathing, grooming, and toileting

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