Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Fourth Avenue Homes, Inc. is currently hiring kind, compassionate and responsible Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) to work in one of our licensed group homes in Rochester. This location has a young female resident who is high on the autism spectrum. This resident will need assistance with all daily ADL'S as well as verbal prompts and soft re-directions maybe needed throughout community activities. She is very active in the community and extra curricular activities. We are looking for staff invested in creating and maintaining independence and long term stabilization.

A DSP works in a home environment to assist individuals with disabilities with activities such as medication administration, grooming, dressing, shopping, cooking, laundry, community involvement, etc. The DSP must possess basic problem solving skills, have a strong desire to help others reach their goals, and be motivated to work as a team to improve the quality of life of the individuals served while ensuring a safe and healthy environment. A DSP must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, be able to document accurately and legibly. The ability to pass a background study and a valid driver's license (unless working overnight shifts only) is required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Display appropriate and safe techniques in activities of daily living.
• Implementation of the person’s active treatment plans including the desired and service outcomes.
• Medication administration
• Effectively de-escalate difficult situations between person(s) served
• Perform daily duties and responsibilities as assigned, such as but not limited to: Household duties, laundry, household errands, appointments, shopping, leisure activities, etc.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. A DSP must possess basic problem-solving skills, have a strong desire to help others and improve the quality of life of the people they are working with.
• ABA Therapy knowledge preferred, but not required.
• Experienced in working with individuals with autism.
• Must be patient and calm with a laid back personality.
• Must be able to pass a background study
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be over the age of 18

Job Type: Part Time (Weekends, PM shifts, mid-shifts, and awake overnights).

Pay: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour based on experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, MN 55902 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, MN 55902: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22