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Direct Support Professional - (DSP Float)

NHS Northstar
Virginia, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - (DSP Float) position at NHS Northstar?

Base starting pay:

  • $20.00/hour

Eligible new hires will receive a hiring bonus!*

*New employee starting bonuses to be paid after 90 days of employment:

  • Full-time positions: $250.00

The Direct Support Professional – Float position will work at multiple program site locations, as assigned. Schedules are published one week in advance and are subject to change. Locations and shifts may be adjusted based on service needs. Individuals must be willing and able to work at all locations.

This position works with individuals with disabilities in our residential program sites located throughout the Minnesota Iron Range communities, from Grand Rapids to Embarrass. Direct Support Professionals provide care and supervision to our clients by assisting them with daily living skills & personal cares, promoting community involvement and helping with household chores such as cooking and cleaning. This position offers a team environment while working assigned shifts with other direct support staff.

Multiple locations in the following communities:

  • Grand Rapids
  • Bovey
  • Keewatin
  • Hibbing
  • Chisholm
  • Mt. Iron
  • Virginia
  • Eveleth
  • Gilbert
  • Biwabik
  • Aurora
  • Embarrass

Available time types:

  • Full-Time

Availability:

  • Open availability Days, Afternoons, Nights

Schedule is planned 2 weeks in advance

Preferred Qualification:

  • At least 1 year of experience working with adults with disabilities

Qualifications:

Experience/Education/Training

  • High School Diploma or GED is preferred

Regulatory Requirements/Licensure

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Department of Human Services Background Check
  • Meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to NHS Northstar’s insurance carrier

NHS Northstar is proud to offer the ultimate employee benefit: Company Ownership. When you join our team, you share company ownership with all of the other employee owners of NHS Northstar through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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