Role OverviewDirect Support Professionals (DSP) assist clients with all the activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation. Responsible for the daily well-being and safety of the clients, while ensuring adequate supervision. Assist with household maintenance and housekeeping and is responsible for various tasks to support the home.
What You Will Do
Assists clients with daily cares, medical needs and supports, ADLs and mental health supports. Plan and implement recreation, leisure and community activities. Drives to/from and accompanies client/s at appointments and community activities using a company vehicle during all hours of operation.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must have at least 1 year of experience with clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Interest in supporting clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and/or mental health needs.
Requirements
- Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status
- Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General
- Must be able to successfully meet company’s physical job demands
- Must have a valid current driver’s license and must have vehicle insurance as required by state law
- Successful completion of Medication Administration class 80% or greater, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error
- Ability to use the computer and do so in alignment with client needs and company procedures
Benefits
- Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance; employee, spouse, and children’s coverage options
- Long-term disability
- Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
- 403B retirement plans that match after 1 year of employment
- Paid time off up to 3 weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
- Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)
- Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
- Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
- Many opportunities for advancement
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