Direct Support Professional
Connections Services•Bloomington, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Connections Services, LLC provides caregiver services to individuals with developmental disabilities in group homes in the Bloomington, Minnesota area. Direct Support Professionals work with residents in several homes, providing services that vary by program. The role is presented as an entry-level opportunity, and the company provides training and 24/7 support. Full-time, part-time, and weekend hours are available.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a valid U.S. driver's license.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Be willing to provide personal care, administer medications, and assist residents with lifts.
- Pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study; continued employment is contingent on clearance.
- For employees in driving positions, pass a Motor Vehicle Background check with a satisfactory result.
Responsibilities
- Provide caregiver services to residents, including personal care when appropriate and necessary.
- Teach and maintain residents’ skills.
- Cook, prepare meals, and provide feeding assistance.
- Support residents with hobbies, studies, and social activities.
- Participate in developing Individual Program Plans.
- Administer medications.
- Participate in recreational activities with residents.
- Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, toileting, and dressing, and assist with lifts.
Benefits
- Health insurance (ICHRA), available to employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week, effective the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
- Dental insurance, available to employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week, effective the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
- Vision insurance, available to employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week, effective the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k), eligible after 90 days of employment.
- Paid sick time for all employees.
- PTO for employees working 40 or more hours per week.
- Paid training.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Extra pay for worked holidays.
- Earned wage access through Zayzoon.
- Ongoing comprehensive full-wage-paid training and 24/7 support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
