Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Residential Services, Inc.; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid training

$500 refer-a-friend bonus

Free meals

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. is looking for a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Mora, MN. As a DSP, you will support individuals with disabilities, assisting them in daily activities and fostering a fulfilling life.

This role offers a salary of $18.75-$19.25 per hour with various benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid training. You will develop meaningful relationships while promoting person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Compassionate and warm-hearted personality.
• No prior experience or certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals with disabilities and mental illness.
• Assist with medication administration and personal hygiene.
• Engage in community activities like shopping and outings.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Mora, MN)

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

The RSI Village Green 2adult foster care program currently provides 24-hour support tomen with intellectual disabilities andmental health diagnoses and disorders.

Salary: $18.75-$19.25 per hour
Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm. 40 hours per week. Every other weekend is required. A driver's license is required. 18+ is required.

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.

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.

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Department: Village Green II
This is a full time position

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