Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time awake overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our adult foster care home in Princeton, MN. As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. No prior experience or certifications are required to get started in this exciting and rewarding field.
RSI’s Princeton adult foster care program currently provides services to adult men and women in their 20s-70s living with mental health diagnoses and intellectual disabilities.
About the role
- Shift: 9:15pm-7:15am
- 30 hours per week
- Every other weekend is required
- 18+ is required
- Driver's license is not required
Pay
Salary: $19.75-$20.25 per hour. This program pays a rate exception of $1.00 per hour (included in the wage range listed above) on top of RSI's regular wages. Rate exceptions are requested by RSI from the Department of Human Services (DHS) due to more significant staff support needs for one or more person at the program, so we may compensate direct care staff at a higher wage. Please note that rate exceptions are tied to the individual(s) receiving services and will no longer be offered if the individual terminates service with RSI or no longer needs the additional supports.
Responsibilities
As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. You will assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks based on the needs and goals of the people you are caring for. Duties may include:
- Medication administration
- Household duties
- Behavioral management
- Assistance with personal hygiene and medical cares
- Community activities such as shopping, concerts, going out to eat, movies, fitness, outdoor recreation, and more
You will develop meaningful relationships and be part of a person-centered culture that values the people we support and team members. Your schedule will typically include 4–8-hour shifts with hours scheduled during the week and every other weekend.
Requirements
- Pass a post-offer background check
- A valid driver’s license and be able to pass an MVR check if working days or evenings
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
- Paid training
- $500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee wellness & resource programs
- Employee recognition & rewards programs
- Free meals
- Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs
About RSI
RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.
RSI is a 2022-2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota! Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by providing innovative services that promote inclusion and self-determination.