Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Job Coach - full or part-time

Blue Sky • Detroit Lakes, MN

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About The Position

Blue Sky, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Job Coaches to support children and adults with disabilities in the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota area and surrounding communities. Depending on interests, experience, availability, and current openings, employees may be considered for one or more community-based roles. No previous disability-services experience is required; Blue Sky provides required training and welcomes candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Community Support DSPs help individuals build independence and participate in everyday life by supporting daily routines, shopping, appointments, community activities, personal goals, and life-skill development. Employment Support Job Coaches work alongside individuals at community-based jobs, helping them learn tasks, develop workplace skills, build confidence, and succeed at work. Job Coaches typically follow the work schedules of the individuals they support, which may include evenings and weekends.

Positions offer full-time and part-time opportunities. Pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and position. Work may take place in individual homes, residential settings, community locations, and employment sites. Schedules and available hours vary according to the needs of the individuals supported; some assignments have established schedules, while others may offer additional shifts. Blue Sky's mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through community-based support founded on integrity, dignity, and respect.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete required background screening.
• Ability to complete required training and demonstrate competency for assigned responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow individualized support plans.
• Ability to use a mobile device for timekeeping, service documentation, and work-related communication.
• Dependability, professionalism, and a commitment to providing safe, respectful support.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle when required for the assignment.
• Ability to meet the essential functions and applicable requirements of the assigned position.
• Patient, encouraging, attentive, responsible, and able to work independently, make sound decisions, and ask for guidance when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Transferable skills or experience in caregiving, customer service, education, or coaching.
• Previous experience in disability services is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals build independence and participate in everyday life.
• Support daily routines, shopping, appointments, community activities, personal goals, and development of life skills.
• Work alongside individuals at community-based jobs.
• Help individuals learn job tasks, develop workplace skills, build confidence, and succeed at work.
• Follow individualized support plans and assigned procedures.
• Maintain safety and accurate service documentation.
• Use a mobile device for timekeeping, service documentation, and work-related communication.

Benefits

• Required training and hands-on experience.
• Opportunity to explore different support roles based on available opportunities.
• Experience in disability services, community support, and employment coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed