What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: Direct Support Professional position at Minnesota Care Counseling Services?
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Job Overview
At Minnesota Care Counseling Services (MNCCS), we are committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through person-centered and culturally responsive support. Our Respite Services provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young adults who require temporary care.
We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) with experience working with children and adolescents to join our dedicated respite team. This is a hands-on caregiving role that focuses on promoting independence, personal growth, and overall well-being in a supportive, home-like setting.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision to children with disabilities in a residential respite setting.
- Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and eating.
- Create a nurturing and safe space through patience, empathy, and clear communication.
- Implement individualized service and behavior support plans tailored to each child’s unique needs.
- Engage clients in age-appropriate recreational and community-based activities to foster skill-building and social integration.
- Maintain detailed and timely documentation of daily activities, incidents, and client progress while complying with HIPAA and 245D licensing standards.
- Collaborate with families, clinical professionals, and other team members to ensure consistent and holistic care.
- Support with mobility needs and physical transfers as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children or youth with disabilities, especially those on the autism spectrum, is highly preferred.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care, positive behavior supports, and developmental disabilities.
- Flexibility to work across two locations (Bloomington & Maple Grove).
- Ability to lift and assist with mobility as needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or within a team.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor essential to supporting diverse client needs.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
- Must pass DHS background study and meet all 245D licensing requirements.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Why Join MNCCS?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization serving communities across the Twin Cities.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with professional growth opportunities.
- Receive training in 245D, crisis management, and other key areas of disability support.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help children thrive in a compassionate and supportive setting. Your care can change lives.
Apply now and help children thrive in a compassionate and supportive setting. Your care can change lives.
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Minnesota Care Counseling Services
Founded in 2014, MNCCS is a culturally responsive agency that provides mental health, housing, and waiver services with more than 20 providers on staff. We are a minority-owned and operated business, with our owner and more than 80% of our agency staff identifying with Somali or other east African communities. Our mental health practitioners and case managers are native speakers of Somali, Arabic, Oromo, Amharic, and Swahili, in addition to English. We deliver services that recognize and respect the behavior, ideas, values, beliefs, customs, language, rituals, and practices of East African immigrants. Due to MNCCS’ ability to combine mental health, housing, and waiver services and our excellent track record, we receive referrals to serve individuals from many other backgrounds as well. Agency-wide, MNCCS currently serves more than 370 people in Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Rice, Olmsted, and Steele County.
Mission: Minnesota Care Counseling provides comprehensive quality and culturally appropriate support for individuals with complex conditions, to facilitate community living and attain independence and personal growth.
Mission: Minnesota Care Counseling provides comprehensive quality and culturally appropriate support for individuals with complex conditions, to facilitate community living and attain independence and personal growth.
Salary : $19 - $22