Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP) - Mankato

Lifeworks Services • Mankato, MN

7h • $18 - $19

About The Position

Lifeworks is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional I to advocate for and support individuals with developmental disabilities or related conditions—helping them build skills, access opportunities, and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Access to reliable transportation for work driving purposes.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Candidate must complete and pass a pre-employment background study; a physical and drug screen; and have access to reliable transportation for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Developing, organizing, and leading group activities/classes in the center, community or virtually through Zoom.
• Teaching a variety of enrichment skills including wellness, healthy living and life skills to individuals in a classroom or one-on-one.
• Transporting individuals out into the community for volunteering and other outings using a company vehicle or personal vehicle.
• Supporting individuals in completing goals and documenting their progress.
• Observing safety procedures and personnel policies. Balance important to and important for decisions of participants in their communities.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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