Direct Support Professional, No Weekends
Merrick
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- Location
- Vadnais Heights, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 5
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Merrick
Individual & family services · 51 to 200 employees
We are the most extensive day program in Ramsey County, with a 60-year history of leadership in person-centered planning, self-advocacy, meaningful work options, and continuous innovation.
What you'll do
- Encourage clients to reach their personal and employment goals, including encouraging clients to work
- Train, coach, and monitor clients to perform work-related contracts
- Complete the necessary paperwork, documentation, and reports for clients' work
- Be engaged throughout the day with clients in work and non-work-related activities or community outings
- Transfer clients using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment
- Assist in meeting the transportation needs of clients, including loading and unloading clients safely
- Assist clients in personal care, such as toileting, feeding, and preparing meals, as needed
What you need
- High School Diploma
- 6 months or more of relevant experience
- Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications
- Ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace
- Commitment to promoting a safe and hazard-free work environment
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol test following a conditional job offer
- Maintaining a current DOT medical examiner certificate and medical waiver (preferred)
Key skills
Relevant experienceElectronic devicesDatabasesInternet-based applicationsDOT medical examiner certificateMedical waiverBody mechanicsAssistive equipment
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Perks
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 3% 403B retirement match
- Free life insurance
- Performance-based annual wage increases
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Looking for a unique caregiving position with a fantastic schedule? This is the job for you! Direct Support Professionals work with clients through various employment, vocational rehabilitation, and life enrichment to more than 400 clients! As a Direct Support Professional, you will work with clients in their job development while encouraging them to complete work tasks, assist them with questions, and track their time. We are the most extensive day program in Ramsey County, with a 60-year history of leadership in person-centered planning, self-advocacy, meaningful work options, and continuous innovation.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Hiring Offers:
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm set schedule.
6 different health insurance options through Medica.
Dental and vision insurance.
3% 403B retirement match.
10 hours of accrued PTO per month.
Free life insurance for employees & all dependents.
Performance-based annual wage increases.
A great work environment & clients to work with!
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Responsibilities:
Encourage clients to reach their personal and employment goals, including encouraging clients to work.
Train, coach, and monitor clients to perform work-related contracts.
Complete the necessary paperwork, documentation, and reports for clients' work.
Be engaged throughout the day with clients in work and non-work-related activities or community outings.
Transfer clients using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment such as wheelchairs, Posey belt, walkers, standers, etc.
Assist in meeting the transportation needs of clients, including assisting in loading and unloading clients in a safe and reliable manner.
Assist clients in personal care, such as toileting, feeding, and preparing meals, as needed.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications:
High School Diploma.
6 months or more of relevant experience
Reliable transportation.
Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications.
Maintaining a current DOT medical examiner certificate and medical waiver is preferred.
Ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
Commitment to promoting a safe and hazard-free work environment.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol test following a conditional job offer.
Our Commitment to DEI:
We are dedicated to building a diverse team of employees who have a ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
If you are excited about this role and you feel that you would be an asset to this position, regardless of your experience, we highly encourage you to apply. We value people for all life, education, and work experience.