Direct Support Staff-Hcbs

Job description

Unlimited Possibilities is hiring DSPs! No experience necessary. Paid training provided! Locations in Brooklynn Park, Crystal Minnesota and Robbinsdale area.

Direct Support Professional Job Description. Join our HCBS (home and community-based services) Team in providing hands on person-centered support to people with disabilities and mental health issues. The direct support professional will provide support to individuals by assisting them with their daily living needs in order for them to gain independence and lead fulfilling lives in the community.

DSP Responsibilities:

-Attends and completes all required trainings

-Participates in community activities with individuals

-Assists with self-cares such as bathing and dressing

-Prepares meals and or assists the individual with meal preparation

-Administers medication and completes documentation on the Medication Administration Record (MAR)

-Documents detailed narratives and behavior data daily

-Monitors and maintains safety of individuals providing direct care

-Follows programming outlined in the Individual Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP), and Coordinated Services and Support Plan and Addendum (CSSP)

-Models behavior and mentors individual to increase their daily living skills

-Communicates and works alongside guardians, case managers, families and other team members

-Collaborates with co-workers in a team approach to provide quality care to individuals

-The ability to de-escalate crisis situations and behaviors that may require physical intervention on occasion

Qualifications:

-Must be 18 years of age

-Must possess a valid driver's license (required) and must have a clear driving record.

-Basic domestic skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry).

-Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally

Benefits:

-Many opportunities for career growth and advancement in the industry

-shift differential

-Flexible scheduling

-Competitive wages

-Paid training

-Health Insurance-Full time

-Employee professional development training, certification, and mentoring.

Hours: 34 hours with options to pick up

Part Time hours available: schedules are set and cannot be adjusted .

Sunday 9am-9pm

Monday 4pm-9pm

Tuesday 4pm-9pm

Wednesday 4pm-9pm

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Shift differential
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Thursday-Saturday
• Evenings on weeknights and all day on Saturday
• Weekend availability (Saturdays)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: Crystal/ Brooklyn Park location

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience working with individuals who have both verbal and physical behaviors? If so, how many years if no, are you willing to work with somebody who has behaviors? (Training will be provided on how to Prevent and de-escalate behaviors)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Crystal, MN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crystal, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person