• Direct Support Professional - Specialist

    Partnership Resources, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    $1500 Hiring Bonus

     

    Are you looking for a fun career that makes a difference?

     

    Look no further! Partnership Resources, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our day program. DSPs are key advocates who support individual choice, encourage life-long learning and development, and foster community engagement.

    As a DSP - Specialist, you will:

    - Develop and implement activities that build life skills or offer engagement through recreation. We do everything! BINGO, karaoke, music therapy, job readiness, art and social skills are just a few examples

     

    - Accompany individuals on field trips and to volunteer sites – assisting people to explore and connect with their community in an inclusive way

     

    - Support a caseload of individuals – maintaining communication with the person’s home or family, completing daily documentation and participating in care team meetings

    - Support individuals using person-centered strategies in order to help people achieve goals and self-advocate

    - Preview the job here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz40FJ4l8wA

     

    Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour depending on experience

     

    Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (full-time, 40 hours per week)

    Requirements:

    - No experience necessary. All training is provided. We are passionate about helping people explore a new career as a DSP, or provide a pathway to further opportunities!

     

    - Multilingual candidates who speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply. Language skills help us to coordinate services and support participation for individuals served

     

    - Must be able to pass a background check with the MN Department of Human Services

     

    - Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa

     

    - Minimum age requirement is 18 years

     

    - Must be able to regularly push/pull/lift 21-50 pounds

     

    - Ability and willingness to assist individuals with activities of daily living

     

    - Ability or willingness to learn basic computer and technology skills

     

    - This position does not require you to transport individuals

     

    Our vision is that every person with disabilities thrives in an inclusive community. Together with our community partners, we raise awareness, help shape opportunities, and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life. Join us in our mission. Apply now!

     

    Partnership Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply.

     

    Learn more at www.partnershipresources.org

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    None

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    None

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    1

    ### Compensation

    $17.50 - $18.50 / Hourly

     

    ### Postal Code

    55414

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

     

    5

     

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    ### Job Benefits

     

    - Paid time off

     

    - Paid holidays off

     

    - Medical insurance

     

    - Dental insurance

     

    - Retirement plan with employer match

     

    - Free Life AD&D coverage

     

    - Free Short and Long-Term Disability coverage

     

    - Free Employee Assistance Program

     

    - Qualifying employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

    ### Application Link

    https://partnershipresources.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/4c4c8c44-fe16-9b6f-0b88-0811a95dfe50/apply?source=3539013-CS-59773