Youth Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our youth foster care homes in Duluth, 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, join our team!

About the role

RSI's youth programs are located throughout Duluth in the Riverside, Kenwood, and Morley Heights neighborhoods. Staff at these locations work together to provide a nurturing, structured environment that is fun, person-centered, and supportive.

You will gain a diverse range of skills as a DSP that will help jump start careers in many different fields, including promotion opportunities at RSI, social services, human services, psychology, education, healthcare, physical and occupational therapy, communications, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of day-to-day tasks based on the needs and goals of the people you are caring for
• 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
• Develop meaningful relationships and be part of a person-centered culture that values the people we support and team members

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
• Must be 21 or older to work in youth foster care settings

Schedule

This position offers up to 20 hours per week. During the school year, shifts will be afternoons/evenings with an occasional early morning, shorter shifts built around the school schedules of the individuals receiving services. Day and evening weekend shifts are also available. Every-other weekend is required.

Your schedule will typically include 4–8-hour shifts with hours scheduled during the week and every other weekend. We support people 24/7 and have a variety of shift times available.

Pay

Salary: $23.25-$23.75 per hour. These programs pay a rate exception of $4.50 per hour (included in the wage 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.

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.