Direct Support Professional
About The Position
NorthStar Services is hiring full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals. Since 1974, the agency has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, at work, and in their communities. Direct Support Professionals help individuals work toward their goals. No prior experience is necessary; paid training is provided. Overtime is regularly available at 1.5 times normal pay, and flexible scheduling is offered. Employees can advance through three classifications of Direct Support Professional positions. The stated pay range is $15.00 to $18.50 per hour.
Requirements
- No experience is necessary; paid training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, on the job, and in their communities.
- Help people reach their goals.
Benefits
- Annual benefits valued at up to $15,000 per year
- 11 holidays; part-time employees receive time and a half for working holidays, and full-time employees receive holiday pay
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 457 retirement plan
- Flexible health spending accounts
- Regularly available overtime at 1.5 times normal pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Career advancement through three Direct Support Professional classifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
