What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Milaca - Overnights position at Career Opportunities?
Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience, and well-being as a DSP!
We are offering a generous sign-on bonus of $1,000!
- No experience necessary
- All training is provided and PAID!!
- Extensive benefit package
Position Available - Mondays & Tuesdays 10p-8a, and every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10p-8a
About the job:
The Disability Services team is dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency, independence, and active community engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities of any age. DSP support services may be provided in the consumer's home, in their local community, or in a residential setting.
Essentials:
Job Functions include assisting people with disabilities with:
- Cooking, cleaning, and household chores
- Financial and behavior management
- Medical appointments, health, and medication management
- Transportation and involvement with shopping and community activities
Job Benefits for Full-Time Employees Working 30 hours/week:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
DSP Wage $17.00/hr
- Ability to pass a state background check
- Over 18 years old
- This position includes the full benefit package at 30 hr/wk or more.
- $17.00/hr with valid driver's license
About Us:
Volunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 22,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope.
Take pride in helping others and join us today!
At VOA, we celebrate sharing, encouraging, and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.