Direct Support Professional - Hampshire Park

Description

Pinnacle Services is seeking dedicated, caring individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals at our Golden Valley location. Direct Support Professionals assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting, providing support and encouragement to work toward outcomes and goals to gain life skills. A variety of full‑time and part‑time shifts are available throughout the metro area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meal planning and preparation
• Facilitation of community activities using company vehicles
• Assisting with personal and medical care (dressing, bathing, etc.)
• Behavior management
• Medication administration

Available Shifts

• Mornings – 6 am to 2 pm (all seven days)
• Evenings – 2 pm to 10 pm (all seven days)
• Overnights (Awake) – 10 pm to 6 am (all seven days)

Salary

Direct Support Professional: $22.00 per hour; $16.00 per hour for awake overnight shifts.

Benefits

• Part‑Time Employees: Sick and Safe Time
• Full‑Time Employees: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability
• MN Paid Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO – 3 weeks per year for the first 2 years

Requirements

• Passion for helping others and willingness to assist persons served with varying needs
• Must be 18 years or older
• Successful background check
• Current driver’s license, current auto insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record (unacceptable record may limit placement options)
• Diabetes and glucose monitoring
• Ability to refrain from power struggles at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation and incident reports
• Maintain clear, appropriate boundaries while remaining friendly and professional
• Strict adherence to established protocols and positive support plans
• Strong problem‑solving skills; ability to adjust approach quickly in response to mood or behavior changes
• Ability to avoid bribes and rewards in response to challenging behavior
• High school diploma or GED (or at least 1 year experience working with people with dual diagnosis – Developmental Disability and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness)
• If only a high school diploma or GED, must also have 6 months experience working with dual diagnosis (DD/SPMI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous direct care experience
• CPR/AED certification (training provided if missing)
• Experience with Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Reactive‑Attachment Disorder (RAD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), and Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)