Direct Support Professional, DSP

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

At Dependable, it's our goal to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. It's innate in all of us to want to belong and function as an independent person. We teach and support people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills and promote independence by improving skills and fostering growth.

At Dependable, we live and work our core values:

Be Kind

Be Innovative

Act as Community Connectors

Be good ambassadors

Always be people centered

If you have similar values, just apply now!

Role Specifics

Shift: PM

Hours: 7

• Saturday 3pm-10pm *every other

Location: Stillwater, MN

Rate of Pay $17/hour + $3/hour weekend differential ($20/hour for weekend awake hours worked)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you like to help others? This job is for you!

We are looking for a DSP to work with a female individual in her own townhome in Stillwater. This individual is very active and will need a staff that is comfortable driving her to various locations, taking her to the park, running errands with her, etc. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for transportation required. Ideal staff will be active in participating in activities with the individual and share similar interests.

BENEFITS

Dependable is growing and we want our employees to grow with us! We offer paid training and a variety of employee benefits. Dependable helps pay a large portion of the health premiums to make benefits affordable for our employees. Other available benefits:

• Paid Training

• Paid time off

• 401K with company matching

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Scheduling

• Casual dress code

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of relevant work experience

• Driver's License, car insurance, reliable vehicle for work purposes

• Ability to read, write and speak English at a level that meets the performance requirements; or must be able to communicate in the language spoken by the individual at a level that meets the performance requirements; whichever is deemed more important by the company

• Ability to meet licensing requirements of the state and county

• Lifting/transferring requirements vary based on assigned caseload. Ability to lift 75 pounds and transfer individuals as needed

• May be exposed to animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, pet rodents, birds or pet reptiles

Salary Description

$17/hour +$3/hour weekend differential