Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About the role
Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our adult foster care homes in Hibbing, MN. As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for caring for others, apply to join our team! No prior experience or certifications are required to get started in this exciting and rewarding field!
What we offer
- 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.
What You’ll do as a DSP
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, and 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.
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.
How to Apply
You can apply online by visiting our employment website at www.rsi.jobs. You may also fill out a paper application at any of our office locations. Interviews are conducted over the phone, video chat, or in person. RSI hosts walk-in interviews every Thursday from 9am-4pm at our Duluth office. Apply and interview on the spot!
Salary
Salary: $18.75-$19.25 per hour
RSI is a 2022-2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota!
Keywords
- DSP
- HHA
- PCA
- advocate
- adult foster care
- behavioral aide
- behavioral specialist
- caregiver
- community advisor
- community support staff
- companion
- counseling
- counselor
- developmental disabilities
- direct care
- direct care worker
- direct support professional
- direct support staff
- disabilities
- disability
- elderly
- entry-level
- group home
- healthcare
- home care
- home health
- homemaker
- human services
- independent living
- mental health
- person-centered
- personal care attendant
- personal cares
- psychology
- residential
- residential coordinator
- residential counselor
- social services
- sociology
- special education
- special needs
- support services
- supported living
- treatment
- therapy
- youth
- youth foster care
Department
This is a part time position