Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Residential Services of NE MN; Sandstone (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) plan

PTO

Paid training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance

Disability insurance

Flexible scheduling

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Free meals

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) in Sandstone, MN is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our adult foster care home. You will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives.

Shifts are 4-8 hours, 30-32 hours per week, scheduled between 7am and 10pm, with every other weekend. Hourly pay range is $18.75–$19.25, and we offer a range of benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or certifications required.
• Must pass post-offer background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass an MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities and mental illness with day-to-day tasks.
• Medication administration, household duties, and personal hygiene support.
• Support community activities such as shopping, dining out, and outings.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient care

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our adult foster care home in Sandstone, 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, No prior experience or certifications are required to get started in this exciting and rewarding field!

RSI's Adult Foster Care home in Sandstone are currently home to adults with medical and behavioral support needs.

Position offers; 30-32 hours per/week; with shifts scheduled between 7am - 10pm, and every other weekend shifts required.

Salary: $18.75-$19.25 per hour

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 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: Division

This is a part time position

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