Direct Support Professional 1:1

Peace of Mind Duluth•Duluth, MN

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides one-on-one support to an individual in their home and community. The role focuses on helping the individual pursue personal goals, build independence, and improve quality of life through individualized support and activities. The DSP assists with personal hygiene, daily living skills, appointments, community activities, medications, meals, and general household tasks. For this specific individual, the DSP must be comfortable swimming in a pool with the individual and providing catheter care, ostomy care, medication support, and feeding assistance. The position is offered full-time or part-time. Available schedules include 3 p.m.–9 p.m. (part-time, 20–25 hours per week), 7 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekends (part-time, 20–25 hours per week), and 7 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekdays and every other weekend (full-time, 40 hours per week).

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful background clearance.
Able to work every other weekend and holiday.
Must be comfortable swimming in a pool with the individual and providing catheter care, ostomy care, medication support, and feeding assistance.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one support tailored to the individual’s needs and preferences.
Promote socialization, inclusion, and community engagement.
Support the individual in developing daily living skills and independence.
Identify and implement skill-building activities and experiences.
Communicate with the individual, family, and team members.
Collaborate with case managers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
Document daily activities, achievements, and incidents accurately and promptly.
Assist with personal hygiene, appointments, community activities, medications, meals, and household tasks.
Provide catheter care, ostomy care, medication support, and feeding assistance for this individual.
Swim in a pool with the individual.