Direct Support Professional - St. Paul

Default Brand; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid training

Job summary

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in Saint Paul and surrounding communities. You will help with daily living activities, community integration, and health support to promote independence and quality of life.

Starting wage is $17.00/hr for DSP positions, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. All training is provided and paid, and no prior experience is required beyond passing a background check, age over

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Over 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities with cooking, cleaning, and household chores.
• Support financial and behavior management for individuals.
• Assist with medical appointments, health and medication management.
• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to community activities.

Skills

Background check required

Over 18 years old

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience, and well-being as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!

We are offering a generous sign on bonus of $1,000!

Starting wage is $17.00/hr for a DSP position with the following requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check including driving record
• Over 18 years old
• Valid driver's license

Positions Available:

Ashland House -

Position 1: Every Other Weekend (Sat & Sun) 10a-8p (20 hours biweekly)

Position 2: Monday - Friday 7a-3p (80 hours biweekly, benefit eligible position!)

Position 3: Every Friday 3p-8p, and Every Other Saturday & Sunday 10a-8p (30 hours biweekly)

Portland House -

Position 1: Mon, Tues, Weds & Thurs 3p-8p, and Every Other Sat & Sun 10a-8p (60 hours biweekly; benefit eligible position!)

• No experience necessary
• All training is provided and PAID!!

Location: Ashland House - 1436 Ashland Ave., St. Paul. MN 55104

Job Functions include assisting people with disabilities with:

• Cooking, cleaning, and household chores
• Financial and behavior management
• Medical appointments, health, and medication management
• Transportation and involvement with shopping and community activities

The Disability Services program is dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency, independence, and active community engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities of any age. Support services may be provided in the consumer's home, in their local community, or in a residential setting.

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope.

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