** Entry Level - Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - $1250 Bonus!**

**Job Category****:** Community Living - SV **Requisition Number****:** ENTRY007459 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**IMMEDIATE** openings for Direct Support Professionals in various group home locations around the Twin Cities Area. If you are interested in working with adults with special needs, and seeing how being a compassionate caregiver is more than just meeting basic needs, come apply and we will provide training, support, mentorship, and growth and career opportunities.

**We also offer full comprehensive benefits packages for full-time positions and provide 100% paid training NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!**

**Hourly pay rate:** $15.00, **$1,250 Hiring Bonus! Bring a friend(s) $500 bonus for each referral start**

Weekend shift differential ($1.00 added to base pay rate for hours worked 10pm Friday through 9am Monday).

**Shifts:** We have many flexible schedules, and full & part-time opportunities

**Locations:** Numerous locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro North, South, East and West.

**Benefits for a Direct Support Professional:**

* Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Discount at select colleges and Fraser School

* Up to five weeks of annual Paid Time Off for full-time staff

* Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

* Health and Flex Savings Accounts

* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

* 403(b) retirement account with Fraser contribution

* Career growth opportunities

* Student Loan forgiveness (through Public Service Loan Forgiveness program)

* Verizon Wireless cell phone plan and accessories discount

* Robust orientation including 30 hours of paid training

* Helpful, collaborative, thriving company culture

* $500 referral bonus for every start you refer

**As a Direct Support Professional at Fraser, you will be responsible for:**

* Medication administration

* Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

* Money management

* Treatment documentation

* Personal cares (such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) in the group homes

* Meal preparation (must be willing to handle all types of food)

* Planning and transportation to/from activities

* Community integration

**Qualifications:**

* High School diploma/equivalent preferred.

* Valid Minnesota Drivers License with acceptable record (non-driving roles also available).

* Ability to pass DHS background study.

* Passion for serving our clients.

* Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection.

Apply today for the Direct Support Professional position! We cant wait to meet you.

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*COVID Notice: Please note the health and safety of Fraser clients and staff is a top priority. We have created health and safety protocols to address the risk of COVID-19. These protocols are continually updated based on the current guidance and best practice recommendations from the MN Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).*

*Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Fraser values a diverse staff to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse client base. We are committed to anti-racism at Fraser. Our anti-racism committee assesses, develops, and implements numerous initiatives ranging from recruiting and retaining diverse staff to staff training and more.*

*Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.*

*This position will be posted at* *until filled. You must apply online here to be formally considered.*

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