Direct Support Provider, Part time Hazelwood Home, Mankato, MN

Prairie Community Services, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance (90% employer-paid)

HSA contributions

Life insurance (employer-sponsored)

Retirement plan

Dental

Vision

Hospital indemnity

Critical illness

STD/LTD

Accident insurance

EAP

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Prairie Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Provider in Mankato, MN for part-time, on-site work.

The role involves supervision, care and safety for individuals served, assisting with daily living activities, recreation, and community orientation. Starting wage is $16.00–$17.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old or as required by licensing.
• Must pass DHS background clearance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must read/write/communicate in English for job duties.
• Read and follow each person served’s program plans and procedures.
• Provide support based on person-centered service principles.
• CPR/First Aid training and use when needed.
• Chart daily program information.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, care and safety to individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks, recreation, and community orientation.
• Support medication management and meal preparation.
• Handle laundry and cleaning as part of daily routines.

Skills

Age requirement 17

Background clearance

Driver's license

English literacy

Program plans compliance

Person-centered care

CPR/First Aid

Documentation

Job description

Job Category: Direct Support Provider

Requisition Number: DIREC002233

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Mankato, MN 56001, USA

Description

As a Direct Support Provider, you will provide supervision, care and safety to individuals being served that include, but are not limited to, areas of daily living, recreation, community orientation, medication management, meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning. Starting wage $16.00-$17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 17 years of age or as dictated by licensure.
• Must pass DHS background clearance.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate and understand the English language while conducting company business.
• Read, comprehend, and follow each person served’s program related plans and procedures.
• Deliver support to the person served on principles of person-centered services.
• Administer CPR/First Aid when needed.
• Chart daily program information.

Benefits That Support You:

• Your well-being matters to us. That’s why we provide paid time off - Personal Leave Time (PLT) and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST).
• Comprehensive Health Coverage — 90% employer-paid employee health insurance, with access to spouse and family plans.
• Health Savings Account Contributions — $150 per month toward your HSA when enrolled in our insurance.
• Peace of Mind — $20,000 employer-sponsored life insurance. Plus, access to an additional voluntary plan.
• Retirement Readiness — Strong retirement plan options with employer contributions, plus financial education resources to help you prepare for whatever life brings.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits — dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD), and accident insurance to fit your individual and family needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Work Schedule

Why choose us:

At Prairie Community Services, we respect life, self, colleagues and others. We support individuals who receive services in our residential programs and through Community- Based Services by assessing and utilizing their strengths and skills to encourage, teach, and help them to achieve their hopes and dreams.

As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values integrity, commitment, respect, excellence, service and stewardship, we will train you for success!

Prairie Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Preferred

List last three years of work experience.

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