Float Direct Support Professionals - FT (Cold Spring)

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

You will work shifts across multiple group homes, providing personal care, activities, and community engagement while maintaining safety and documentation. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 2 years in a group home setting.
• Skills: Can-do attitude, team player, compassionate, respectful, patient, reliable, adaptable, and strong communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, an insured vehicle, and be able to pass a driver’s license check and a background check.

Responsibilities

• Increase clients’ quality of life through recreational activities, community outings, leisure activities, reading to clients, playing games, etc.
• Assist with personal cares (showering, toileting, hygiene, getting ready for the day, meal prep, etc.)
• Maintain a safe and clean home environment (assisting with laundry, cleanliness of living areas, ensure safe walkways/sidewalks, etc.)
• Provide client behavior assistance, support, and behavior modification according to the client Treatment Plans.
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Provide medication administration to clients as directed by nursing staff and the treatment plan, as well as observe and keep accurate documentation.
• Ensure effective communication and documentation. Conduct daily review of client communication logs and complete charting.
• Be on time and ready to work. Maintain a steady pace at work and ensure tasks are completed by the end of your shift.
• Complete required training by established deadline.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Team player

Compassionate

Respectful

Patient

Reliable

Adaptable

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 911 18th Street North,Saint Cloud, MN, 56303,United States
• Base Pay $17.10 - $19.52 / Hour

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Turn Compassion Into Action. Join the Float DSP Team Today!

Our Mission and Core Values

We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.

Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a meaningful career? Join Catholic Charities as a Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) and provide care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, and behavioral challenges. Your compassion and service are needed now.

Scheduling and Supervision

Employees will work the shift(s) agreed upon at the time of hire. Staff must be willing and able to work at any of the group homes to which they are scheduled. Shift assignments will be made based on program and operational needs.

This position reports directly to the Program Manager. Employees will be scheduled to work at the designated group homes for which they have been selected and trained.

What Shift is Right for You?

We have the following full-time DSP shifts available to best meet your needs, including days, evenings, overnights, and weekend shifts. We will be hiring one person for each of these positions.

• Wednesday through Wednesday 10:00pm - 8:00am
• Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Monday through Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Saturday through Sunday 8:00am - 10:00pm

What You Will Do

• Increase clients’ quality of life through recreational activities, community outings, leisure activities, reading to clients, playing games, etc.
• Assist with personal cares (showering, toileting, hygiene, getting ready for the day, meal prep, etc.)
• Maintain a safe and clean home environment (assisting with laundry, cleanliness of living areas, ensure safe walkways/sidewalks, etc.)
• Provide client behavior assistance, support, and behavior modification according to the client Treatment Plans.
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Provide medication administration to clients as directed by nursing staff and the treatment plan, as well as observe and keep accurate documentation.
• Ensure effective communication and documentation. Conduct daily review of client communication logs and complete charting.
• Be on time and ready to work. Maintain a steady pace at work and ensure tasks are completed by the end of your shift.
• Complete required training by established deadline.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum requirements include:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: To qualify for this position, you must have at least 2 years of job-related experience in a group home setting
• Skills & Traits: “Can-do” attitude, team player, compassionate, respectful, patient, reliable, adaptable, and strong communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license, an insured vehicle, and be able to pass a driver's license check and a background check

Why You Will Love Working Here!

You will make a difference in the lives of clients every day and you will work with a great team of people!

Benefits Eligibility (Begins at 20+ hours per week)

• Vacation (accrue 15 days your first year) + 8 paid holidays + ESST (accrue 6 days your first year)
• Health, HSA, Dental & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility