Direct Support Professional - Specialist

Partnership Resources, Inc; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Life AD&D coverage

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Partnership Resources, Inc. is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Specialist to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our day program. DSPs act as advocates, promoting independence and community participation.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. The role involves leading activities to build life skills and accompanying individuals on field trips, with daily documentation and care-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• No experience required; all training provided.
• Must pass background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Minimum age 18.
• Ability to lift 21–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop activities that build life skills and social engagement (recreation, music, etc).
• Accompany individuals on field trips and community activities.
• Maintain daily documentation and participate in care team meetings.
• Support individuals using person-centered strategies to achieve goals.

Skills

Multilingual communication

Compassionate care

Job description

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Direct Support Professional - Specialist

Are you passionate about helping people? So are we!

Whether you have a specific interest in human services, social work, or the non-profit space – or you just want to make a difference, we’ve got the job for you.

Partnership Resources, Inc. is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our day program. DSPs are key advocates who foster joyful living by supporting individual choice, skill development and community exploration. This full-time DSP - Specialist position is similar to being the lead teacher of a classroom, providing dedicated hands‑on support to an assigned caseload.

As a DSP - Specialist, you will:

• Develop and implement activities that build life skills or offer social engagement through recreation. We do everything! BINGO, karaoke, music therapy, job readiness, math, reading, healthy living, art and social skills are just a few examples
• Accompany individuals on field trips and to volunteer sites – assisting people to explore and connect with their community in an inclusive way
• Support a caseload of individuals – maintaining communication with the person’s home or family, completing daily documentation and participating in care team meetings
• Support individuals using person-centered strategies in order to help people achieve goals and self-advocate

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (40 hours per week)

Benefits included:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays off
• Medical insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Free Life AD&D coverage
• Free Long-Term Disability coverage
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Qualifying employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Requirements:

• No experience necessary. All training is provided. We are passionate about helping people explore a new career as a DSP, or provide a pathway to further opportunities!
• Multilingual candidates who speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply. Language skills help us to coordinate services and support participation for individuals served
• Must be able to pass a background check with the MN Department of Human Services
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years
• Must be able to regularly push/pull/lift 21-50 pounds
• Ability to withstand 6 or more hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday
• Ability and willingness to assist individuals in activities of daily living including feeding, restroom assistance and other self-help skills
• Basic computer and technology skills. This position utilizes the computer daily, i.e. for report writing and documentation of goals & outcomes
• This position does not require you to transport individuals

Our vision is that every person with disabilities thrives in an inclusive community. Together with our community partners, we raise awareness, help shape opportunities, and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life. Join us in our mission.

Partnership Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply.

Learn more at www.partnershipresources.org