Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 1st Shift

Wacosa • Waite Park, MN

89d • $17 - $18

About The Position

WACOSA is currently seeking a compassionate, reliable, and motivated individual to join our team as a Full-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) on our 1st shift in Waite Park. DSPs play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling, and independent lives.

Requirements

• Must have HS diploma or equivalent.
• People skills, patience, organized, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications.
• Must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid MN Drivers License and insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and assist with adult lifts and transfers.
• Experience working with disabled and special needs individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, including bathroom assistance, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Develop skills of clients so they can live and work in the community at their greatest potential.
• Use continuous training concepts to increase client's ability to be successful in a variety of social and employment settings.
• Conduct appropriate, creative, stimulating and varied curriculum activities, providing clients with functional training outcomes.
• Collect and enter data per company and licensing requirements.
• Provide transportation for adults with disabilities through use of a company vehicle (to client homes and contracts).
• Provide interaction with clients and mentoring, resulting in increased independence in all areas of their day, healthy social interactions, self-regulated behaviors, opportunities to use skills in decision making, work opportunities and productivity, and opportunities for client self-advocacy.
• Continuous use of person-centered principles.

Benefits

• No Weekends
• No Holidays
• Great Full-Time Benefits
• Rapid Accrual of Paid Time Off
• Consistent Schedule
• Supportive Team Environment
• Free telehealth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED