Direct Support Professional - Adolescents

About the role

We are a 245D licensed program which provides services to individuals who have mental illness, brain injuries, or substance use concerns. We operate 4 person group homes and individual apartment settings. Our residential services are rehabilitative, and our aim is to help individuals reach their personal goals for independence. This position is for a unique foster care program within Options Residential, which serves adolescent clients from 12-18.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 3:30pm-11:30.

Starting Salary

$19.00+ hourly, depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Eligible 1st of the month after 60 days employment.
• Health insurance (ICHRA).
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Company Paid Life/LTD.
• 401k-eligible after 90 days employment.

Qualifications

• Must be scheduled 30+ hours per week to be benefits-eligible.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Experience with adolescent population required.
• Experience with behavior management for adolescents preferred.
• Willingness to do personal cares (dressing, bathing/showering, toileting) with clients.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• No degree is required! If you have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and are over the age of 21, we will provide all of the training that you need to provide high-quality care; no experience is necessary.
• People-oriented - assist individuals with their care giver skills, provide Home Services, and strive to improve their quality of life!
• Adaptable and flexible - enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction that keep their work day interesting.
• Dependable - provide efficient and exemplary personal care assistance.

Benefits for you!

• Benefits (health, HSA, dental, vision, Life/LTD) available for 30+ hr/wk employees.
• 401k available for employees 21+
• Paid Sick time for all employees.
• Vacation for 40+ hr/wk employees.
• Paid training.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Overtime rate paid on worked holidays.
• Earned Wage access through Zayzoon.

Benefits Available

• Part Time.
• Full Time.
• Weekend Hours.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Options Residential provides equal access to and opportunity in its employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Options Residential, Inc

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.