In-Home Direct Support Professional (8-32 Hours/Week)

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 15 days

8 paid holidays

Flexible Schedule

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Long-Term Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking compassionate In-Home DSPs to support clients in their own homes within Saint Cloud, MN. The role offers morning, afternoon and evening shifts with 8–36 hours per week, depending on need and availability.

Responsibilities include personal cares, meal preparation, and community activities to enhance independence. A valid MN driver’s license and background check are required, with competitive benefits starting at 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Valid MN driver’s license; must pass insurance/background checks.
• Comfortable around dogs and cats in homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal cares and daily living assistance.
• Assist with household chores and safe living environments.
• Support behavior modification per plan and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Administer medications and document care as directed.
• Maintain progress notes and communicate with family, caseworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Medication administration

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Location 911 18th Street North,Saint Cloud, MN, 56303,United States
• Base Pay $16.10 - $17.60 / Hour

Contact information

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

Description

Looking for a Career That Matters? Become an In-Home DSP Today!

Catholic Charities is a mission-driven, compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Every day, we live out our core values—Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service—through meaningful work that strengthens individuals and communities across Central Minnesota.

As a nonprofit organization, we are supported by generous donors, foundations, businesses, and faith communities. At the heart of our mission are people—those seeking support, those offering it, and those who believe in building a strong, caring community of neighbors. Above all, we are committed to serving our clients with humility, dignity, and respect.

Who is Catholic Charities?

Join our fun and passionate In-Home DSP's and work with amazing individuals! You get to make a real difference in someone's life -- sometimes by doing the simplest things: cooking a meal together, sharing a good laugh, spending time together attending special events, or helping someone achieve a personal goal.

This position has flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon and evening hours available, primarily between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM. Depending on availability, employees generally work between 8-36 hours/week.

Job Summary:

The In Home Program provides independent living services funded by Waivers/SILS for clients with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Services are provided both in the community and in the client's home.

This position is responsible for assisting clients in maintaining or increasing independence in their home, a foster home, or their family home. Individuals in this position are responsible for working with clients with challenging behaviors, dual diagnosis, and program plans that require a high degree of skill/experience on the part of the staff person. Direct Support Professionals act independently and without direct supervision.

Hours:

Typical, In-Home DSP's work between 8-32 hours per week - generally no weekends.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Personal cares: conduct meal preparation, provide personal cares such as bathing/hygiene activities, assist with routine schedules (sleep time, getting ready for work/appointments); increase clients’ quality of life through recreational activities, community outings, leisure activities, reading to clients, playing games, etc.
• Household cares: assist with laundry, cleanliness of living areas, and safe walkways/sidewalks.
• Provide client behaviorassistance, support & behavior modification according to the directives in the Client Treatment Plans, developing and maintaining atherapeutic and skill building relationship with clients; respond to challenging client behaviorswith the knowledge obtained from Nursing staff, Supervisory staff, CaseManagers, and by increased self-learning by identifying the incrementalsteps to behavior change.
• Providemedical/health care and medication administration to clients as directedby nursing staff and the treatment plan, as well as observe and keep accurate documentation.
• Communication: conduct daily review of Communication logs, complete client Progress Notes, communicate with family members, caseworkers, & supervisors as requested/when necessary.
• Maintain direct support skills by completing all required program trainings andattending all home/house team meetings.

Job Requirements:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Job Related Experience: Strongly prefer candidates with at least six months of experience working with individuals with disabilities/impairments.

Additional Requirements: Valid MN driver’s license required. Must pass our insurance standards to be an agency driver. Must pass a background check. Also, since many of the homes have dogs and cats, candidates need to be comfortable working around them.

Benefits (Starting at 20 hours/week):

• Vacation (15 days earned during your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
• 6 days ESST (6 days of sick time earned during your first year)
• Paid Training
• Flexible Schedule
• Health and prescription drug coverage
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Employer paid Long-Term Disability insurance
• Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Optional Life Insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program