Direct Support Professional

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) 

Location: Services provided in the client's home or community settings. The client’s home is in New Port, Minnesota (about a 10-minute drive from downtown St Paul).
Compensation: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Schedule: 20-40 hours per week. Primarily on weekends

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated caregiver to provide Individualized Home Supports (IHS), Homemaking, and PCA/CFSS services to an individual with disabilities in their home or community setting. The ideal candidate will support clients in achieving greater independence, health, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals with developing skills related to independent living, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, social skills, and community access.
• Support individuals with goal setting and skill-building based on their person-centered plans.
• Provide supervision, queueing, and guidance in a home or community environment.
• Help implement positive behavior supports and safety strategies as needed.
• Perform general household tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment to support the individual’s health and well-being.
• Respect personal preferences and cultural practices when completing tasks.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, toileting, and eating.
• Support instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as medication reminders, meal prep, and household management.
• Document daily services, changes in condition, and communicate concerns to supervising staff or family.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or vulnerable adults is strongly preferred.
• Ability to complete the required training (including PCA/CFSS Worker Training, and 245D Orientation Training).
• Pass a background check per Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Reliable transportation may be required depending on the service location.

Key Competencies:

• Compassion, patience, and a strong sense of integrity.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and state regulations.
• Dependability and flexibility in scheduling.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for client privacy and dignity.

Work Environment:

• May involve lifting, bending, or assisting with physical transfers.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.