Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Cottage Grove (Companion Care)

Alpine Home Health • Saint Paul, MN

14d • $20 - $26

About The Position

Do you have the heart to serve? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. As a DSP, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the 245D regulations.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (not required for night supervision)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to pass a MN Dept of Human Services background check
• Have not been excluded from participating in Federal or State Healthcare Programs
• Ability to complete Orientation and Positive Support Rule Training online or a combination of in-person and online
• Required Vulnerable Adult Training through the Department of Human Service
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop down to clean and to care for individuals served
• Must be able to exert up to 40 pounds of force to move objects
• An open mind and a caring demeanor

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of 245D Home and Community Based Service Standards, prior experience in caregiving or working as a Direct Support Professional, or willing to learn policies prior to assuming responsibilities
• CPR or First Aid training or willing to learn prior to assuming responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities in a respectful and compassionate manner
• Implement individualized care plans and behavior support plans as established by the care team geared towards community involvement and socialization
• Accompany and drive individuals to appointments, community activities, and run errands
• Help people served reach their goals for social skills, reduce social isolation, enhance motor skills, and assist with some homemaking skills (laundry, cleaning, meal-prepping, cooking)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided
• Ability to use the Electronic Verification Visit App to log hours and services

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Expected hours: 15-40 hours per week
• Expected shifts: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays start time at 1:00 pm
• $20-26 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed