What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Woodland Area position at NorthStar Community Services?
Now hiring DSP positions for our Woodland location! We are offering a $250 hiring bonus now to the end of December! Referral will be received once all training is complete! We also have Lead and Co-Lead positions available at a higher wage.
Shift Schedule: Set block scheduling, rotating weekends, evening shifts 3-10.
Visit our website: www.northstarcommunityservices.com
Experience preferred working with individuals with mental health symptoms, spectrum type disorders, intellectual disabilities, PCA, or CNA duties.
These positions must also be able to work as a positive part of a team, be reliable, dependable, and have a positive prospective about their employment.
Direct Support Professional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals' many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
- Make phone calls and drive clients to appointments, meetings, events, etc.
- Encourage individual skill development and work towards community integration
- Follow all health and safety protocol
- Help clean and tidy home for the individuals
- Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging support professional at all times
Direct Support Professional Requirements and Qualifications:
- Pass state background check (dependent on state requirements)
- Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client
- Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Duluth, MN 55803: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22