Direct Support Professional-Weekends

Stepping Out; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (ICRHA)

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life/LTD

401k-eligible after 90 days

Paid Sick time

Vacation for 40+ hr/wk

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Overtime on holidays

$500 referral bonuses

Earned Wage access

Job summary

Stepping Out in Hastings, MN is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist residents with Prader-Willi Syndrome in 4-person homes. Part-time weekend and weekday shifts are available, including 7am-1pm and 7am-7pm schedules with a weekend differential.

DSPs provide personal care, meal prep, activity support, and medication assistance. Benefits start after 60 days, including health, dental, vision, Life/LTD, and a 401k after 90 days. Must schedule 30+ hours weekly.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Willingness to perform personal care tasks (dressing, bathing/showering, toileting).
• Willingness to participate in activities such as running, hiking, outdoor games, gym workouts, soccer, kickball, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide care giver services to residents, including personal care when needed.
• Teach and maintain independent living skills.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily activities.
• Support residents with hobbies, fitness, and social activities.
• Participate with residents in run club activities.
• Administer medications as needed.

Skills

Age 18+

Personal care

Active lifestyle

Driver's license

MVR

Basic computer skills

Job description

Come work at Stepping Out and make a difference!

We are a 245D licensed program which provides services to individuals with Prader‑Willi Syndrome. We operate 4‑person group homes, all in Hastings, MN. We offer our residents the opportunity to live a healthy, productive, and rewarding life in their community, while still having the support they need to manage their condition.

Schedules available

Various Part time shifts - weekend days 7am-1pm, 7am-7pm

Salary:

$18.00 hourly base rate, +$1.00 shift differential on weekend shifts. Asleep overnight shift paid at $12.00/hr during sleep hours.

Benefits:

Eligible 1st of the month after 60 days employment. Health insurance (ICRHA), Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life/LTD. 401k-eligible after 90 days employment. Must be scheduled 30+ hours per week to be benefits-eligible.

What do Direct Support Professionals do?

DSPs provide a variety of services to our residents, and duties vary from program to program, but may include (but are not limited to):

• Providing care giver services to our residents, including personal cares when appropriate and necessary
• Teaching and maintaining independent living skills
• Meal preparation
• Providing support with hobbies, physical fitness program, and social activities
• Participating with the residents in their run club activities.
• Medication administration

Our DSP jobs are ideal for someone who has these minimum qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Willingness to do personal cares (dressing, bathing/showering, toileting) with clients
• Willingness to participate in activities such as running, hiking, outdoor games, gym workouts, soccer, kickball, etc.
• Valid US driver's license
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Basic computer skills

What skills do Direct Support Professionals need?

• No degree is required! If you are 18 or older, we will provide all of the training that you need to provide high‑quality care; no experience is necessary
• DSPs are people-oriented - they assist individuals with their care giver skills, provide Home Services, and strive to improve their quality of life!
• DSPs are adaptable and flexible - they enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction that keep their work day interesting
• They are dependable - provide efficient and exemplary personal care assistance

Our Benefits for you!

At Stepping Out, we offer great benefits for our DSP employees!

• Benefits (health, HSA, dental, vision, Life/LTD) available for 30+ hr/wk employees
• 401k available for employees 21+
• Paid Sick time for all employees
• Vacation for 40+ hr/wk employees
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling
• Overtime rate paid on worked holidays
• $500 referral bonuses!
• Earned Wage access through Zayzoon

PART TIME/FULL TIME/WEEKEND HOURS AVAILABLE

Stepping Out uses E-Verify

Stepping Out will conduct a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study on all new employees. Employees in driving positions will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Background check. Continued employment will be contingent on a cleared background study and a satisfactory MVR.