Direct Support Professional (Cold Spring & St. Cloud Group Homes)

Our Mission and Core Values

We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted inCompassion Hope Accountability Respect Dignity and Service. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing food and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.

Make a Difference Every Day!

- As a Direct Support Professional you will work in one of our 8 residential community based group homes. As a Direct Support Professional you will increase clients quality of life through recreational activities community outings leisure activities reading to clients playing games etc.

- Assist with personal cares (showering toileting hygiene getting ready for the day meal prep etc.)

- Maintain a safe and clean home environment (assisting with laundry cleanliness of living areas ensure safe walkways/sidewalks etc.)

- Provide client behavior assistance support and behavior modification according to the client Treatment Plans.

- Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients.

- Provide medication administration to clients as directed by nursing staff and the treatment plan as well as observe and keep accurate documentation.

- Ensure effective communication and documentation. Conduct daily review of client communication logs and complete charting.

- Be on time and ready to work. Maintain a steady pace at work and ensure tasks are completed by the end of your shift.

- Complete required training by established deadline.

What We Are Looking For

- Education: High School diploma or equivalent

- Experience: Strongly prefer candidates with at least nine months of job-related experience in a group home setting

- Skills & Traits: Can-do attitude team player compassionate respectful patient reliable adaptable and strong communication skills

- Minimum Requirements: Must have a valid drivers license and an insured vehicle and ability to pass a drivers license and background check

What Shift is Right for You

We have a variety of shifts available to best meet your needs including days evenings overnight shifts and weekends.

IMPORTANT NOTE:Please note that all DSP shifts are designated as AWAKE shifts irrespective of whether they occur during the day evening or overnight hours.

How Many Hours Would You Like to Work Per Week

An employees hours per week may vary based on their availability. Shifts are 8 hours in length. Generally employees work between 16 and 32 hours per week. If employees prefer to work only weekends due to other employment we can generally accommodate that too.

Why You Will Love Working Here!

You will make a difference in the lives of clients every day and you will work with a great team of people!

Benefits Eligibility Begins At 20 Hours per Week

- Vacation (15 days accrued during your first year)

- 8 paid holidays

- ESST-Sick (6 days your first year)

- Health HSA Dental & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) with Agency Match
- Life Insurance & AD&D
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Ready to Apply
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