Direct Support Professional (DSP-2) Full Time

BrightSpring Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you'll provide essential care and support to clients, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering positive relationships. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, with a focus on personal care, encouragement, and companionship. With a strong emphasis on employee benefits and career growth, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a rewarding field. Experience a supportive and dynamic work culture that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Daily Pay Option

Job Training

Tuition Discounts

Schedule Flexibility

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Experience with challenging behaviors and mental health conditions required.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks including feeding and medical monitoring.
• Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Encourage self-help activities and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Compassionate Care

Problem-Solving

Medical Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP-2) Full Time

Job Locations

US-MN-BURNSVILLE | US-MN-SAINT PAUL

ID

2025-163791

Line of Business

ResCare Community Living

Position Type

Full-Time

Pay Min

USD $21.00/Hr.

Pay Max

USD $21.00/Hr.

Our Company

ResCare Community Living

Overview

ResCare Community Living - Direct Support Professional

Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. As a DSP, you play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care.

Why Choose ResCare Community Living

Great Company Culture
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K
• Daily Pay Option Available
• Job Training
• Career Growth including Tuition Discounts
• Schedule Flexibility

Responsibilities

While no two days are exactly the same, here are some things you will be responsible for:

• Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring
• Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Encouraging self-help activities
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external

About our Line of Business

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

• Must have at least 2 years of experience working with individuals who have challenging behaviors up to but are not limited to physical or verbal aggression, property destruction, manipulation, inaccurate reporting, elopement, paranoia, substance abuse, isolation, and/or self-injury.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience working with mental health conditions (e.g. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, ADHD, eating disorder, disruptive disorders, panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, antisocial personality disorder, etc.).
• Experience with therapeutic interventions/EUMR, and de-escalation techniques.
• Will be working with one individual in a 1:1 type/modified setting.

Salary Range

USD $21.00 / Hour