What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-DSP position at AHL Healthcare Group Inc.?
AHL HealthCare Group is seeking extraordinary, kind, and compassionate people who can act as an advocate, supporter, educator, and caregiver to individuals with disabilities or mental illness as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). We believe in our clients and their right to live in the least-restrictive environment and lead fulfilled lives in our homes while remaining safe and well-cared-for. Our most important goal is to provide services to enrich and empower the lives of our residents to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives and our DSPs are crucial in achieving that goal.
What do we offer?
Our DSPs enjoy a variety of opportunities, meaningful responsibilities, and considerable potential for professional growth. You will interact with a diverse range of individuals, gain valuable experience, and enhance your skills in the healthcare field. We offer a flexible working schedule, paid time off, increased holiday pay, employee development and advancement opportunities, and a variety of insurances to suit your needs.
Glimpse into a "day at home" for DSPs in our programs:
- Assisting with personal cares, activities of daily living, grooming, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Demonstrating positive and supportive behavior with the clients and coworkers.
- Medication administration, documenting on the services provided daily in the electronic records and computer system.
- Socializing with residents getting them to enjoy playing games, watching movies, shopping, going for walks, bonfires, or fishing.
- Going to appointments and outings with clients and having fun!
Schedules Available:
We offer a variety of shifts to accommodate different schedules. Examples include:
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Requirements:
- Must be 19 years or older
- Pass MN Department of Human Services Background Study
- Every other weekend availability required
- Driver's license is required
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (Full-Time, 1 Year Waiting Period for Part-Time)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance (Short-Term Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness)
- Paid Time Off
- Performance-Based Wage Increases
- Employee Assistance Program
- Increased Holiday Pay
- Flexible Working Schedule
Who is AHL?
AHL Healthcare Group (AHL) is located throughout Minnesota where we operate Community Residential Settings (CRS) homes for adults with developmental disabilities or mental illness. We also have assisted living, an IRTS facility, and our Bridges to Success program that focuses on one-on-one community supports. AHL has something for everyone, from country living to the suburbs! Our Corporate office is in Duluth where we manage 12 CRS homes, 16 homes in our Metro office which is situated in Fridley, a suburb of the Twin Cities and our Metro West division, based in Cokato and its surrounding areas, recently expanded from 9 to 12 CRS homes.
However, it all started with 1 home back in 2000 that our founder opened and was the primary live-in caregiver. He discovered his passion-caring for people with disabilities! A core foundation that we take pride in is leading by example, teamwork and providing a place called "HOME" for our clients and staff!
For more info, check out our website!: https://www.ahlhealthcaregroup.com/
Must be able to pass a MN DHS Background Check
Salary : $18