Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
DSP | Direct Support Professional | Faribault, MN
Harry Meyering Center supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and community.
Are you seeking a caregiver career path by assisting others to live their best lives? Do you want to make a difference? Then, we want to discuss the opportunities that await you at HMC! Summary : Direct Support Professionals provide direct care, supervision, and supportive living services to individuals who reside in our group homes. DSP's are expected to work within and to promote the principles of a person-centered approach. Direct Support Professionals are assigned to work various day, evening, or late-night shifts and are required to be available from time to time on a hold-over or on-call basis in order to provide round-the-clock awake coverage at group homes.
Schedule : Work anywhere from 8 to 40 hours a week! This includes working at least every other Saturday and Sunday. Plus, fill-in and holidays. Shifts may vary per location and availability, examples of possible shifts include; 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, or 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM for overnight positions.
Wage : $16.50 per hour for part-time and $17.00 per hour for full-time. Evening and Overnight shifts will receive a shift differential of an extra $2.00 per hour when working those shifts.
This position is eligible for a $1,000 retention bonus!
Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide direct care for others in an individualized and meaningful way.
- Assist in personal cares.
- Engage in community activities, i.e., bowling, shopping, watching a movie or exercising.
- Complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and dressing.
- Complete household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all communications to HMC, whether written or verbal, external and internal.
- Follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
What are the perks?- Get paid while you train!
- Flexible Scheduling
- Helping people live their best lives.
- Overtime pay.
- Differential pay (site-specific).
- Referral Bonus Available
- Part-Time and Full-Time Availability
- Competitive pay and benefits for full-time employees.
Qualifications :
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree.
- Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
- Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study
- Have off-duty access to an operable telephone.
- Demonstrate maturity to work with individuals served and co-workers.
- Have the ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Have the ability to safely perform essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Prior experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Meet any other requirements set by licensure rules and regulations or other laws.
Gain practical experience that applies to the fields of Nursing, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Education, Aging Studies, Cognitive Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminal Justice, Family Consumer Science, Health Communication, Management, Special Education, Law Enforcement, Pre-Pharmacy, Emergency Medical Services, and many others.
If you have any questions about the opportunities for Direct Support Professional and joining our team please feel free to reach out via email: hr@harrymeyeringcenter.org or phone: (507)387-8281
Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Powered by JazzHR
Compensation details: 16.5-16.5 Hourly Wage
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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,