Direct Support Professional-Residential

opportunities; Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Career growth

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Opportunity Partners is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with disabilities live independently in group homes in the Twin Cities area. Work full time, part time, or on-call, with flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance.

Wage ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience and group home setting. You will promote activities, assist with meals and daily living tasks, and support medical appointments and safety skills development.

Qualifications

• A desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities to live in their homes and participate in their communities.
• Assist with meal preparation/cooking, household chores, and personal cares.
• Provide support with medical appointments & medication administration.
• Support & develop independent living skills.
• Provide education & opportunities to problem solve with regards to safety skills, social interactions, and self-advocacy.

Job description

Why Opportunity Partners?
As one of the most respected nonprofits in the Twin Cities, Opportunity Partners delivers award-winning, mission-driven services for adults with disabilities. When you work at Opportunity Partners, you Do Work That Matters – you improve the lives of individuals and families in our community. The important work you do brings joy to others and gives you a feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment.

We’re seeking caring and dedicated individuals who want to Do Work That Matters by supporting people in employment, enrichment, or residential settings. Our inclusive, supportive work environment values and celebrates employees, along with the people we serve.

Our staff enjoy full benefits, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work schedules designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Choose one of our multiple locations throughout Minneapolis and its suburbs

Become a team member and Do Work That Matters.

Job Summary

As a Direct Support Professional in our group homes, you will support people with disabilities to successfully live in their homes and participate in their communities. You will assist these individuals with increasing their independence and quality of life. Work full time, part time, or on-call as your schedule allows.

• Schedules: Weekday, evening, overnight, and weekend positions available
• Wage: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour based upon experience and group home

How you will make a difference:

As part of our team, you will support people with disabilities in the following areas:

• Promote hobbies and recreational activities
• Assist with meal preparation/cooking, household chores, and personal cares
• Provide support with medical appointments & medication administration
• Support & develop independent living skills
• Provide education & opportunities to problem solve with regards to safety skills, social interactions, and self-advocacy

What you will bring to Opportunity Partners

• A desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
• Work independently and within a team

Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.