Location: Northfield,MN, USA
Starting wage $17/hour*
The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to people with developmental disabilities. There are full-time and part-time positions available. Day, evening, and overnight shifts available.
Direct Support Professionals must provide the following:
Acceptance of individuality by:
Opportunities to learn accountable decision-making by:
An atmosphere of caregiving, not of caretaking, by assisting people as requested, not in anticipation of their needs.
Opportunities for recreational activities and relationships of value with people of choice by:
Assistance and supervision as indicated by each person's Individual Program Plan in the areas of:
Personal health and safety, including, but not limited to; exercise, nutrition, medical treatments, medication administration and/or assistance, medical appointments, and responding to emergencies.
Documentation, including but not limited to;
Bonus Available: $1,000 paid in installments as training requirements are completed.
Starting wage for this position is *$17.00 hourly (dependent on experience). Benefits are available after the first 60 days of employment to all employees consistently working 30 hours per week or more. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, 401k plan, and paid time off.
Laura Baker Services Association is an equal opportunity employer. *$17/hour + an additional $1/hour with completion of medication certification. Must be 18 years or older for medication certification