Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States Connections Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Come work at Connections Services, LLC and make a difference

We are a company that provides care giver services to individuals who are developmentally disabled. All our group homes are in the Bloomington, MN area.

We currently are looking for Direct Support Professionals for a unique float position, assisting at any one of our 7 group homes.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am- 3pm.

Salary: $19.00 hourly for float role

What do Connections Direct Support Professionals do?

DSPs provide a variety of services to our residents, and duties vary from program to program, but may include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing care giver services to our residents, including personal cares when appropriate and necessary
  • Teaching and maintaining skills
  • Cooking and feeding assistance
  • Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
  • Participating in the development of Individual Program Plans
  • Medication administration
  • And participating in fun recreational activities with residents

Our DSP jobs are ideal for someone who:

  • Wants to make a difference in someone's life
  • Needs experience in the health care field.
  • Is looking for an entry level opportunity as someone new or returning to the workforce and/or interested in the Human Services field
  • Wants flexible full-time or part-time shifts that fit with your work-life balance

What skills do care givers need?

  • No degree is required If you have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and are over the age of 18, we will provide all of the training that you need to provide high-quality care; no experience is necessary
  • DSPs are people-oriented - they assist individuals with their care giver skills, provide Home Services, and strive to improve their quality of life
  • Care givers are adaptable and flexible - they enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction that keep their work day interesting
  • They are dependable - provide efficient and exemplary personal care assistance

Our Benefits for you

At Connections Services, LLC, we offer great benefits for our DSP employees

  • Health and Dental insurance available for 30+ hr/wk employees
  • Paid Sick time for all employees
  • PTO for 40+ hr/wk employees
  • Paid training
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Extra pay for worked holidays
  • Earned Wage access through Zayzoon
  • $500 referral bonuses

PART TIME/FULLTIME/WEEKEND HOURS AVAILABLE


Wage: $19.00 /hr for float role (non float roles pay $17.00)
On-going comprehensive full-wage paid training and 24/7 support
A rewarding career; professionally and personally

Minimum Qualifications:
18 years of age or older
Valid US driver's license and auto insurance

Reliable vehicle to drive between sites

Basic computer skills

Willingness to do personal cares for residents, including bathing, toileting, dressing, administering medications, and lifts.

Pay Frequency:
Biweekly



Connections Services, LLC will conduct a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study on all new employees. Employees in driving positions will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Background check. Continued employment will be contingent on a cleared background study and a satisfactory MVR.



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