What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Direct Support Professionals - FT (St. Cloud and Cold Spring) position at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud?
If Your Desire is to Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of People with Disabilities, Join Catholic Charities as a Float DSP Today!
Our Mission and Core Values
We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.
Make a Difference Every Day!
Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a meaningful career? Join Catholic Charities as a Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) and provide care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, and behavioral challenges. Your compassion and service are needed now.
Scheduling and Supervision
Employees will work the shift(s) agreed upon at the time of hire. Staff must be willing and able to work at any of the group homes to which they are scheduled. Shift assignments will be made based on program and operational needs.
This position reports directly to the Program Manager. Employees will be scheduled to work at the designated group homes for which they have been selected and trained.
What Shift is Right for You?
We have the following full-time DSP shifts available to best meet your needs, including days, evenings, overnights, and weekend shifts. We will be hiring one person for each of these positions.
- Float DSP Overnight for St. Cloud & Cold Spring – Wednesday through Wednesday 10:00pm - 8:00am
- Float DSP Days for St. Cloud - Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Float DSP Days for Cold Spring - Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Float DSP Evenings for St. Cloud - Monday through Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- Float DSP Evenings for Cold Spring - Monday through Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- Float DSP Weekend Days for St. Cloud & Cold Spring - Saturday through Sunday 8:00am - 10:00pm
When you apply, please specify for which shift you are most interested.
Please note that all DSP shifts are designated as AWAKE shifts, irrespective of whether they occur during the day, evening or overnight hours.
What You Will Do
- Increase clients’ quality of life through recreational activities, community outings, leisure activities, reading to clients, playing games, etc.
- Assist with personal cares (showering, toileting, hygiene, getting ready for the day, meal prep, etc.)
- Maintain a safe and clean home environment (assisting with laundry, cleanliness of living areas, ensure safe walkways/sidewalks, etc.)
- Provide client behavior assistance, support, and behavior modification according to the client Treatment Plans.
- Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients.
- Provide medication administration to clients as directed by nursing staff and the treatment plan, as well as observe and keep accurate documentation.
- Ensure effective communication and documentation. Conduct daily review of client communication logs and complete charting.
- Be on time and ready to work. Maintain a steady pace at work and ensure tasks are completed by the end of your shift.
- Complete required training by established deadline.
What We Are Looking For
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Candidates with at least 24 months of job-related experience in a group home setting
- Skills & Traits: “can-do” attitude, team player, compassionate, respectful, patient, reliable, adaptable, and strong communication skills
- Minimum Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license, an insured vehicle, and be able to pass a driver's license check and a background check
Why You Will Love Working Here!
You will make a difference in the lives of clients every day and you will work with a great team of people!
Benefits Eligibility (Begins at 20 hours per week)
- Vacation (accrue 15 days your first year) 8 paid holidays ESST (accrue 6 days your first year)
- Health, HSA, Dental & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance & AD&D
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Ready to Apply?
Apply on Indeed.com or apply online at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment or send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org
EEO/AA Employer
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