Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

AbleLight • Coon Rapids, MN

13d

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), also referred to as caregivers, support people with developmental disabilities in living as independently as possible. The role helps residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities; accompanies them on errands; participates with them in community occasions and recreational activities; and assists them in achieving personal goals and desires. The available schedule is Tuesday and Thursday and every other Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Hiring locations are Coon Rapids and Andover.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have an active driver’s license in good standing and a good driving record.
• Must be willing and able to pass a background check.
• Must be willing to complete an Adult CPR and First Aid course; existing certification is an advantage.
• Must demonstrate patience, kindness, and a servant’s heart and hands.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Already having completed an Adult CPR and First Aid course.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities.
• Accompany individuals while they run errands.
• Attend community occasions and recreational activities with individuals, including outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Assist individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, including access to Teledoc, starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment, for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week.
• Dental benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment, for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week.
• Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment, for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 3.5% employer matching.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• No cap on employee referral bonuses.
• Any-Day-Pay through DayForce Wallet, allowing employees to access earned pay at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed