Direct Support Professional - Oakdale

PAI•Oakdale, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional with PAI in Oakdale, you will make a real impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Your dedication and compassion will help us continue to provide excellent care and support to those who need it most. As a Day Program, we offer consistent day hours Monday through Friday. No need to work evenings, overnights or weekends! Regular full-time DSPs work 33 hours per week. If you are interested in working 40 hours per week, we also now offer additional work opportunities as an In-Home Caregiver/IHS Professional in various locations and schedules around the Twin Cities. Pay is $20 hourly and requires your own vehicle and clean driving record. So you can work 33 hours weekly as a Day Program DSP, and supplement your hours as an IHS Professional, working one-on-one with clients in the community, often 10-15 hours per week. At PAI, as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll be the friendly face that greets our participants each morning, setting the tone for a day filled with exciting activities and meaningful interactions. From music therapy to arts and crafts, cooking lessons to outings in the community, you'll have the opportunity to engage our participants in a variety of fun and enriching experiences. While assisting with personal care routines is a crucial part of the role, it's the care and compassion you bring to each interaction that truly makes a difference in the lives of our participants. Join us at PAI be a part of a team that helps individuals live each day with dignity and joy! For over 30 years, PAI has helped individuals with disabilities live with purpose, dignity and joy. PAI offers a Day Program that provides life skills enrichment, vocational training and meaningful social connections for our participants living with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old with HS diploma or GED.
Experience in direct care a plus!

Nice To Haves

Caring and empathetic nature.
Great listener.
Patient.
Ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed.
Positive attitude.
Genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Greet participants each morning, setting the tone for a day filled with exciting activities and meaningful interactions.
Engage participants in a variety of fun and enriching experiences, including music therapy, arts and crafts, cooking lessons, and outings in the community.
Assist with personal care routines.