Group Home DSP - (Cold Spring)

Catholic Charities of St. Cloud•Cold Spring, MN

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About The Position

Want to align your values with Catholic Charities values of Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity and Service? Our Direct Support Professionals seek to enhance human dignity for all individuals of all faiths and beliefs and meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of the clients in our group homes located in Cold Spring. Come and join our fun and passionate team of direct care staff! This position is also a great resume builder for someone expanding their knowledge of psychology or nursing by supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness and behavioral challenges. Want to learn more about our Cold Spring homes? Check out our website! Direct Support Professionals provide support to individuals who have developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities. Clients have challenging behaviors and are nonverbal and/or autistic. Previous skills and/or work experience that would be beneficial including: special education development disabilities sensory skills creativity and recreational activities

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
No experience necessary; willing to train.
Good communication (both written and verbal)
adaptable
good multi-tasker
teamwork
time management
Patient
compassionate
reliable
responsible
Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

special education
development disabilities
sensory skills
creativity and recreational activities

Responsibilities

conduct meal preparation
provide personal cares such as bathing/hygiene activities
assist with routine schedules (sleep time, getting ready for work/appointments)
Increase clients' quality of life through recreational activities, community outings, leisure activities, reading to clients, playing games, etc.
assist with laundry, cleanliness of living areas, and safe walkways/sidewalks
Provide client behavior assistance, support & behavior modification according to the client Treatment Plans.
Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients
Provide medication administration to clients as directed by nursing staff and the treatment plan, as well as observe and keep accurate documentation.
conduct daily review of client communication logs and complete charting

Benefits

$800 Sign on bonus
Weekend Shift Differential
Paid Training
Flexible Schedule
PTO (17 days your first year)
8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
Extended paid leave (5 days)
Health and prescription drug coverage
Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
Optional Short and Long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
401(k) plan with agency match
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Wellness Program
the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program