What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Home Direct Support Professional (8-36 Hours/Week) position at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud?
Catholic Charities is a mission-driven, compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Every day, we live out our core values—Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service—through meaningful work that strengthens individuals and communities across Central Minnesota.
As a nonprofit organization, we are supported by generous donors, foundations, businesses, and faith communities. At the heart of our mission are people—those seeking support, those offering it, and those who believe in building a strong, caring community of neighbors. Above all, we are committed to serving our clients with humility, dignity, and respect.
Who is Catholic Charities?
Join our fun and passionate In-Home DSP's and work with amazing individuals! You get to make a real difference in someone's life -- sometimes by doing the simplest things: cooking a meal together, sharing a good laugh, spending time together attending special events, or helping someone achieve a personal goal.
This position has flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon and evening hours available, primarily between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM. Depending on availability, employees generally work between 8-36 hours/week.
Job Summary:
The In Home Program provides independent living services funded by Waivers/SILS for clients with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Services are provided both in the community and in the client's home.
This position is responsible for assisting clients in maintaining or increasing independence in their home, a foster home, or their family home. Individuals in this position are responsible for working with clients with challenging behaviors, dual diagnosis, and program plans that require a high degree of skill/experience on the part of the staff person. Direct Support Professionals act independently and without direct supervision.
Hours:
Typically, In-Home DSP's work between 8-32 hours per week - generally no weekends.
Major Job Responsibilities:
- Personal cares: conduct meal preparation, provide personal cares such as bathing/hygiene activities, assist with routine schedules (sleep time, getting ready for work/appointments); increase clients’ quality of life through recreational activities, community outings, leisure activities, reading to clients, playing games, etc.
- Household cares: assist with laundry, cleanliness of living areas, and safe walkways/sidewalks.
- Provide client behavior assistance, support & behavior modification according to the directives in the Client Treatment Plans, developing and maintaining a therapeutic and skill building relationship with clients; respond to challenging client behaviors with the knowledge obtained from Nursing staff, Supervisory staff, Case Managers, and by increased self-learning by identifying the incremental steps to behavior change.
- Provide medical/health care and medication administration to clients as directed by nursing staff and the treatment plan, as well as observe and keep accurate documentation.
- Communication: conduct daily review of Communication logs, complete client Progress Notes, communicate with family members, caseworkers, & supervisors as requested/when necessary.
- Maintain direct support skills by completing all required program trainings and attending all home/house team meetings.
Job Requirements:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Job Related Experience: Strongly prefer candidates with at least six months of experience working with individuals with disabilities/impairments.
Additional Requirements: Valid MN driver’s license required. Must pass our insurance standards to be an agency driver. Must pass a background check. Also, since many of the homes have dogs and cats, candidates need to be comfortable working around them.
Benefits (Starting at 20 hours/week):
- Vacation (15 days earned during your first year)
- 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
- 6 days ESST (6 days of sick time earned during your first year)
- Paid Training
- Flexible Schedule
- Health and prescription drug coverage
- Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
- Employer paid Long-Term Disability insurance
- Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Optional Life Insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
- Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Wellness Program
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Apply for this position on Indeed.com (or send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org). For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment.
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