Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Litchfield, MN

We encourage you to consider a career with AHL Healthcare Group Inc., where you will find a variety of opportunities, meaningful responsibilities, and considerable potential for professional growth. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will enjoy a flexible work schedule, interact with a diverse range of individuals, gain valuable experience, and enhance your skills in the healthcare field.

Who are we?

AHL Healthcare Group, Inc. located throughout Minnesota where we operate Community Residential Settings (CRS) homes for adults with developmental disabilities or mental illness. AHL- At Home Living has something for everyone, from country living to the suburbs! Our Corporate office is in Duluth where we manage 12 CRS homes, 17 homes in our Metro office which is situated in Fridley, a suburb of the Twin Cities and our Metro West division, based in Cokato and its surrounding areas, recently expanded from 9 to 12 CRS homes.

However, it all started with 1 home back in 2000 that our founder opened and was the primary live-in caregiver. He discovered his passion-caring for people with disabilities! A core foundation that we take pride in is leading by example, teamwork and providing a place called "HOME" for our clients and staff!

Job description for a DSP? Thought you'd never ask!

We are seeking extraordinary, kind, selfless, compassionate individuals who can acts as an advocate, supporter, educator, and caregiver to individuals with disabilities. We believe in our clients and their right to live in the least-restrictive environment. We also ensure that the homes they live in allow them to lead fulfilled lives while remaining safe and well-cared-for. Our programs are 4-bedroom residential settings & centered around the individuals we support. Most importantly, the goal is to provide services to enrich the lives of our residents to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

What is a DSP's day "At Home" working consist of along with the job responsibilities?

• Assisting with personal cares, activities of daily living, grooming, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Demonstrating positive and supportive behavior with the clients and coworkers.
• Medication administration, documenting on the services provided daily in the electronic records and computer system.
• Socializing with residents getting them to enjoy playing games, watching movies, shopping, going for walks, bonfires, or fishing.
• Going to appointments and outings with clients and having fun!

Compensations: $18.00 per hour to start

Requirements:

• 19 years or older to drive
• Available to work every other weekend
• Current Driver's License, Car Insurance, and a Clean Record

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Full-Time, 1 Year Waiting Period for Part-Time)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Short-Term Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness)
• Paid Time Off
• Performance-Based Wage Increases
• Employee Assistance Program

We are a growing company which can lead to opportunities for advancement, and we take pride in employee development and training! As a valued team member at AHL you will also gain practical skills like CPR, critical thinking, and time management that you can take with you for life.

APPLY TODAY!!!

 

Must be able to pass a MN DHS Background Check