Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Living Well Disability Services•West Saint Paul, MN

9d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Living Well Disability Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. No prior caregiving experience is required; comprehensive training and support are provided. Positions are available full-time and part-time at multiple locations throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. The organization provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offers a variety of schedules, most of which include a combination of weekday and weekend hours. Overnight roles, including awake or asleep positions, and customized In-Home Support opportunities are also available. Employees assist with personal care and daily activities, help individuals participate in recreational and community activities, prepare meals, maintain a clean and welcoming home, encourage independence and meaningful relationships, and document services using a computer-based system. The recruiting team works with candidates to identify a location and schedule that fit their needs. Starting pay is $17.50 per hour. Benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, and employee discounts. Eligible full-time employees receive paid time off and financial benefits. Employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance; FSA and HSA options; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance at no cost; and accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.
Must meet Living Well's driver eligibility requirements.
Must be comfortable using a computer for documentation, email, and time reporting.
Must be compassionate, dependable, and interested in supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily personal care activities such as eating, brushing teeth, and showering.
Support individuals in participating in activities such as walks, coffee outings, movies, and sporting events.
Prepare nutritious meals and maintain a clean, positive, and supportive home environment.
Encourage independence, meaningful relationships, and community involvement.
Document daily services and supports using a computer-based system.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts through YMCA Corporate Wellness, Tickets at Work, and LifeMart.
Generous paid time off for employees working 40 hours per week or an eligible 36-hour weekend schedule.
Financial benefits for eligible full-time employees.
Medical insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental and vision insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
FSA and HSA options for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Life insurance at no cost to the employee for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week.