What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) position at Bear Creek Services?
About Us: Founded in 1976 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, we opened our first group home in May of that year. Today, we operate 12 group homes and support over 50 individuals in our Independent Living Services program. Our mission is to support people with disabilities to live empowered lives.
Job Description: As a Direct Support Professional, you will enrich the lives of adults with disabilities within our community. You will help individuals find and connect to interests, people, places, and hobbies.
Responsibilities:
· Helping individuals complete their goals
· Providing personal care as needed
· Taking individuals to outings in the community
· Cooking and cleaning as needed
· Dispensing medications
· Basic computer skills required
Requirements:
· Must be age 18 and have a valid Minnesota driver's license
· Must pass a background study and motor vehicle record review
Benefits:
Full-time:
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Health savings account (HSA)
· Company paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability
· Company paid group life insurance and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
· Paid holidays
Full-time and Part-time:
· Ongoing training and educational opportunities
· Career advancement within our organization
· Paid time off and 401k eligibility
Bear Creek Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Strength in diversity: BIPOC folks, LGBTQIA folks, immigrants, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- working with adults with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20
