Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Background Investigation, Career Counseling, Community Support, Customer Support/Service, Developmental Disabilities, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Employee Assistance Plan, Health Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multilingual, Recreation, Reimbursement, Resolve Customer Issues, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Student Loans, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
3 days ago
Do you love exploring new places and meeting new people? Are you a passionate advocate for people who have disabilities?
If you answered yes, then this Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is for you! Partnership Resources, Inc. is seeking a Float DSP to support adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities in our day programs and community-based job sites. Float DSP’s provide essential substitute support across the organization, filling in for staff who are on vacation or off for the day.
This is a part-time role averaging 30-35 hours per week. All work hours are Monday-Friday, daytime between 7 AM-4 PM. Shifts are between 6-7 hours in length. No nights, no weekends! This is not a seasonal position.
In our day programs, DSPs: Facilitate activities focused on skill development, recreation and leisure. Support community engagement by accompanying individuals served on community outings and to volunteer sites
At our community-based job sites, DSPs: Work alongside people who have disabilities at their place of employment, assisting individuals served to be successful on the job! Provide job coaching support, helping clients with problem solving, decision making, on-the-job safety, and meeting their job expectations
In both settings, DSPs: Support individuals served to help develop skills, achieve goals and advocate for themselves
Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour depending on experience
Benefits included:
Paid time off
Paid holidays off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Voluntary Life AD&D coverage
Free Employee Assistance Program
Access to the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
Minimum requirements:
Reliable personal vehicle required
Ability to travel between office and job site locations as needed. Mileage reimbursement is provided
Must be comfortable working at different locations and environments throughout the week (i.e. day program, commercial kitchen, hospital). When supporting at a job site, working location/environment is determined by where clients are employed. All locations are within the Twin Cities/West Metro area
Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply
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
Preferred requirements:
2 years' experience working with people who have disabilities
Prior experience job coaching or providing employment supports
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.