Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Duluth, MN)

Residential Services, Inc.; Duluth (MN); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) match

PTO

Paid training

Refer-a-friend bonus

EAP

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Recognition rewards

Free meals

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is seeking a full-time Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Duluth, MN. You will support adults with disabilities and mental illness across RSI homes, with flexible day/evening hours and no overnights.

It’s a role that offers on-going training, diverse duties, and opportunities for advancement within RSI. Shifts average 40 hours per week, with a mix of days and afternoons.

Formación

• Pass a post-offer background check.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with medication administration, household duties, behavioral management, personal hygiene, and medical care.
• Engage in community activities and outings with program participants.

Conocimientos

Background check clearance

Driver's license

MVR check

Descripción del empleo

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our adult foster care homes in Duluth, MN. As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for caring for others, join our team! No prior experience or certifications are required to get started in this exciting and rewarding field.

This position will be trained to work at a minimum of three RSI homes. Each scheduling period the float staff will be scheduled at the homes where support is most needed based on staffing shortages or coverage for vacations and leaves. Hours will vary between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m depending on the needs of the program, but will not require overnights. Float staff will not be required to remain on call to pick up shifts last minute.

Float staff must be willing to work at any program setting and comfortable providing all medical and behavioral supports that the programs require. In order to allow flexibility for the float position, float staff must have an availability to work day and evening hours for at least five days a week, including every other weekend.

Shifts: 40 hours a week with a mixture of days and afternoons.

Salary: $20.25-$20.75 per hour

What we offer:

• Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
• Paid training
• $500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)
• Employee wellness & resource programs
• Employee recognition & rewards programs
• Free meals
• Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

You will gain a diverse range of skills as a DSP that will help jump start careers in many different fields, including promotion opportunities at RSI, social services, human services, psychology, education, healthcare, physical and occupational therapy, communications, and much more.

What You’ll do as a DSP:

As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. You will assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks based on the needs and goals of the people you are caring for. Duties may include medication administration, household duties, behavioral management, assistance with personal hygiene and medical cares, and community activities such as shopping, concerts, going out to eat, movies, fitness, outdoor recreation, and more. You will develop meaningful relationships and be part of a person-centered culture that values the people we support and team members.

Your schedule will typically include 4-8-hour shifts with hours scheduled during the week and every other weekend. We support people 24/7 and have a variety of shift times available.

For this position you will need:

• To pass a post-offer background check
• A valid driver’s license and be able to pass an MVR check if working days or evenings

About RSI:

RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.

Salary: $20.25-$20.75 per hour

RSI is a 2022-2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota!

Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by providing innovative services that promote inclusion and self-determination.

RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

Department: Vermilion

This is a full time position