Direct Support Specialist - Flexible, Community-Based Care

St. David's Center for Child & Family Development; Twin Cities (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's Center for Child & Family Development in the Twin Cities area is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide services to clients with developmental, physical or mental health disabilities at the client’s home or in the community under person-centered guidance.

You will help with supervision and safety, supporting clients to participate in daily activities, learn self-care, and build skills while coordinating with families and care teams.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age and 18+ applicants may be referred to work with a specific client.
• Some clients require staff to drive; a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and acceptable driving record may be required.
• Ability to use clear and understandable written and verbal English for effective communication.
• Willingness to learn procedures for caring for young adults/children with behavior/medical needs and monitor safety and well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Cueing, guidance, supervision, training or instructional support to complete self care tasks.
• Assist with cooking, meal planning and healthy lifestyle skills and household chores.
• Provide behavior direction and intervention to support self-sufficiency.
• Take clients to activities in the community to work on communication, recreation and socialization planning.

Job description

St. David's Center for Child & Family Development in the Twin Cities area is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide services to clients with developmental, physical or mental health disabilities at the client’s home or in the community under person-centered guidance.

You will help with supervision and safety, supporting clients to participate in daily activities, learn self-care, and build skills while coordinating with families and care teams.