Lead DSP / Lead Caregiver

AbleLight; Victoria (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

No cap on employee referrals

Any-Day-Pay via DayForce Wallet

Job summary

AbleLight is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Victoria, MN to support individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living, health, and community activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with dining, mobility, and personal care, accompanying residents on errands and events, and helping each person pursue personal goals. Must be 18+, have a valid driver's license, and pass background checks; CPR/First Aid is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Active driver’s license in good standing with clean driving record.
• Willing to pass a background check.
• Willing to complete CPR and First Aid if not already certified.
• Demonstrates patience, kindness, and a servant’s heart.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• 1 year DSP experience.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities.
• Accompany individuals while running errands.
• Attend community events and outdoor activities with residents.
• Assist individuals in achieving personal goals and desires.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check clearance

CPR/First Aid

Patience and kindness

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Schedule Available: Mon - Thurs & Every Other Sat & Sun 7a-3p

Location Hiring: Victoria, MN

Direct Support Professionals, DSP's, Caregivers are all terms that can be used synonymously. These are the talented individuals that we are always keeping an eye out for, who take the best care of the people we support, who happen to be individuals with developmental disabilities.

Direct Support Professionals empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most independent lives possible by:

• Helping residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities
• Accompanying individuals while running errands
• Attending special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events
• Assisting our individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess an active driver's license that is in good standing with a good driving record.
• Willing and able to pass a background check.
• Willing to complete an Adult CPR and First Aid course (if you have this already, even better).
• Embody patience, kindness, and possess a servant's heart and hands.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• 1 year DSP experience

The Benefits of Working at AbleLight for those scheduled 30+ hours per week:

• Medical (with access to Teledoc), dental and vision benefits starting the first of the month, following 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) Retirement savings plan with up to 3.5% employer matching.
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• No cap on employee referral bonuses.
• Any-Day-Pay via "DayForce Wallet" which allows you to access your pay as soon as you've earned it at zero cost to you!