Direct Support Specialist: Day Program Lead

Partnership Resources, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Partnership Resources, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Specialist to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our day program.

This full-time role acts as a lead in a caseload, delivering hands-on support and fostering individual choice and community participation. The DSP will develop engaging activities, accompany participants on outings, maintain documentation, and participate in care team meetings.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary. All training is provided.
• Multilingual candidates who speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply.
• 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 assist individuals in activities of daily living including feeding, restroom assistance and other self-help skills
• Basic computer and technology skills for report writing and documentation

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activities that build life skills or offer social engagement through recreation.
• Accompany individuals on field trips and to volunteer sites – assisting people to explore and connect with their community.
• 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 to help people achieve goals and self-advocate

Skills

Multilingual

No experience required

Background check

Job description

Partnership Resources, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Specialist to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our day program.

This full-time role acts as a lead in a caseload, delivering hands-on support and fostering individual choice and community participation. The DSP will develop engaging activities, accompany participants on outings, maintain documentation, and participate in care team meetings.