Direct Support Professional - Specialist

Partnership Resources•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Partnership Resources, Inc. is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Specialist to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a day program. The role is similar to being the lead teacher of a classroom, providing dedicated hands-on support to an assigned caseload. DSPs advocate for individuals and foster joyful living by supporting individual choice, skill development, self-advocacy, and community exploration. The position develops and implements life-skills and social-engagement activities, accompanies individuals on field trips and to volunteer sites, and supports individuals in connecting with their communities inclusively. It also includes maintaining communication with individuals’ homes or families, completing daily documentation, and participating in care team meetings. The position does not require transporting individuals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, for 40 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$18.50 per hour, depending on experience. No experience is necessary; training is provided. Partnership Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applicants from all life experiences.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a background check with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to regularly push, pull, or lift 21–50 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk for six or more hours during an eight-hour workday.
Ability and willingness to assist individuals with activities of daily living, including feeding, restroom assistance, and other self-help skills.
Basic computer and technology skills; the position uses a computer daily for report writing and documentation of goals and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual candidates who speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo, or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply; language skills help coordinate services and support participation for individuals served.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement activities that build life skills or provide social engagement through recreation, including examples such as bingo, karaoke, music therapy, job readiness, math, reading, healthy living, art, and social skills.
Accompany individuals on field trips and to volunteer sites, helping them explore and connect with the community inclusively.
Support an assigned caseload of individuals.
Maintain communication with individuals’ homes or families.
Complete daily documentation.
Participate in care team meetings.
Use person-centered strategies to help individuals achieve goals and self-advocate.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including feeding, restroom assistance, and other self-help skills.