Direct Support Professional - Adolescents

Direct Support Professional - Adolescents

Come work at Options Residential and make a difference!

We are a 245D licensed program which provides services to individuals who have mental illness, brain injuries, or substance use concerns. We operate 4 person group homes and individual apartment settings. Our residential services are rehabilitative, and our aim is to help individuals reach their personal goals for independence. This position is for a unique foster care program within Options Residential, which serves adolescent clients from 12-18.

Schedule: Mon-Friday 7am-3:30 pm

Starting Salary: $17.00+ hourly, depending on qualifications.

Benefits: 30 hours a week or more - Eligible 1st of the month after 60 days employment. Health insurance (ICHRA), Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life/LTD. 401k-eligible after 90 days employment.

What do Direct Support Professionals do?

DSPs provide a variety of services to our residents, and duties vary from program to program, but may include (but are not limited to):

• Providing caregiver services to our residents, including personal cares when appropriate and necessary
• Teaching and maintaining skills
• Cooking and feeding assistance
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
• Medication administration
• And participating in fun recreational activities with residents!

Our Adolescent DSP jobs are ideal for someone who has these minimum qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older
• Experience with adolescent population required
• Experience with behavior management for adolescents preferred
• Willingness to do personal cares (dressing, bathing/showering, toileting) with clients
• Valid US driver's license
• Basic computer skills

What skills do Direct Support Professionals need?

• No degree is required! If you have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and are over the age of 21, we will provide all of the training that you need to provide high-quality care; no experience is necessary
• DSPs are people-oriented - they assist individuals with their caregiver skills, provide Home Services, and strive to improve their quality of life!
• DSPs are adaptable and flexible - they enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction that keep their work day interesting
• They are dependable - provide efficient and exemplary personal care assistance.

Our Benefits for you!

At Options Residential, we offer great benefits for our DSP employees!

• Benefits (health, HSA, dental, vision, Life/LTD) available for 30+ hr/wk employees
• 401k available for employees 21+
• Paid Sick time for all employees
• Vacation for 40+ hr/wk employees
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling
• Overtime rate paid on worked holidays
• Earned Wage access through Zayzoon

Part Time/Full Time/Weekend Hours Available

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Options Residential provides equal access to and opportunity in its employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Options Residential is an E-Verify Employer

Options Residential, Inc will conduct a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study on all new employees. Employees in driving positions will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Background check. Continued employment will be contingent on a cleared background study and a satisfactory MVR.