Direct Support Professional - Human Services Technician

About the role

The State of Minnesota is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals in performing work, recreation, and activities of daily living. You will also lift, move, or position non-ambulatory or ambulatory individuals, administer medications, respond to medical emergencies, transport individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events, and respond therapeutically to individuals with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals when needed in the performance of work, recreation, and activities of daily living
• Lift, move, or position non-ambulatory or ambulatory individuals
• Administer medications, implement instructions, and act accordingly as directed
• Respond to medical emergencies, including first aid and CPR
• Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events
• Respond therapeutically to individuals with challenging behaviors

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current and valid driver's license
• Basic math skills
• Clear communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

SkillsCultural responsiveness

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual pay increases
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Schedule

Shifts Available: Day, rotating (day/evening combination) OR overnight. We also offer shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am!

Pay

$21.59 - $28.94 / hourly