Direct Support Professional - DSP (part-time or full-time)

Compensation: $17.25-$18.00/hr depending on DSP experience

Hours of Position: Most schedules are customized to each TLC team member (see schedule below for Cloquet). All hours between 8am - 9pm. NO Overnights. NO Mandating.

Locations:

• Duluth/Hermantown/Proctor (2-3 positions)
• Cloquet (1-2 position)

Description:

TLC supports individuals with disabilities who live independently in our community. Join an amazing team of people who are passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives! TLC's Community Supports Specialist team members work in the community helping those who desire help in expanding their independence and community connectedness. To be successful in this position, you must be caring, compassionate, responsive, attentive to detail, reliable, hard-working, and willing to learn. Team members will teach and role model communication, shopping, cleaning, organizing, cooking, time management, budgeting, and more. TLC customizes each team member's set schedule meaning team members can prioritize regular school or family commitments while still working.

Why you should apply: Great pay - Schedules Customized to the Applicant - Impactful to those served. Enjoy your work and apply to join a truly amazing team today.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k with employer match
• Holidays off
• Referral Bonus
• Paid Training: Both initial training (no experience required) and continuing education.
• Pay Incentives: Every TLC Employee participates in annual performance evaluations that qualify them for performance-based compensation increases from 2% - 6% every year.

Requirements:

• Driver's license
• Ability to pass MVR check
• Ability to pass the DHS NetStudy 2.0 background check
• Ability to work both independently, yet warmly receive direction. The successful applicant must be able to make independent decisions based upon standard policies and procedures, as well as use personal judgment in-step with TLC's core values in day-to-day activities.
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred:

• (1) year experience in a DSP, human services, teaching/education, nursing.

Helpful Applicant Attributes:

• Dependable, timely, attentive to detail
• Problem solver, flexible, compassionate, positive
• Solid verbal and written communicator
• Self-aware and mindful of others

Join the TLC team today! Visit www.tlcofduluth.com for more information about TLC of Duluth and apply.

TLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks a respectful, diverse workforce.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your work availability (days & times) and desired number of hours per week?
• Do you currently live in the area (Duluth/Superior/Proctor/Hermantown or Cloquet)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18