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Direct Support Professional Mentor

$19 per hour

American Baptist Homes

Direct Support Professional (DSP) House Mentor

Looking for a career where your compassion and experience can make a lasting impact?

Join Crest Services as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) House Mentor and use your experience to support individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and traumatic brain injuries while helping guide and mentor the next generation of DSP team members.

For more than 50 years, Crest Services has been a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care in welcoming group home settings throughout Minnesota. Our team is known for its supportive culture, meaningful work, and commitment to helping both residents and employees thrive. In our most recent employee engagement survey, team members rated Crest Services as highly engaged, with the majority saying it's a great place to work.

If you're an experienced caregiver who enjoys supporting others, sharing your knowledge, and helping create a positive team environment, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working at Crest Services

  • Competitive starting pay of $19.00 per hour
  • Sign-on bonus!
  • Full-time opportunity
  • Consistent schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Occasional nights and weekends as needed
  • Opportunity to mentor and support new DSP team members
  • Supportive, team-focused culture where employees genuinely enjoy coming to work
  • Paid training and ongoing support
  • Double-time pay for all hours worked on company-recognized holidays
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Hear back within 48 hours of applying

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional House Mentor, you'll play an important role in supporting residents while helping train and mentor new team members to provide high-quality, person-centered care.

Responsibilities include:

  • Train new employees assigned to the house and support successful onboarding
  • Mentor new DSPs to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to company standards
  • Assist residents with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation
  • Provide compassionate support while encouraging independence
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment
  • Observe and report changes in residents' health or behavior
  • Assist with transportation to appointments, community outings, and recreational activities
  • Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and fellow team members to provide quality, person-centered care

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Minimum 3 years of experience providing direct care services to individuals with disabilities or older adults
  • Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
  • Compassionate, dependable, patient, and detail-oriented

Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy access to:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

At Crest Services, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a positive, supportive workplace where teamwork, respect, and compassion come first. As a House Mentor, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference not only in the lives of residents but also in helping new employees succeed and grow in their careers.

Apply todaywe're excited to meet you and typically respond within 48 hours!

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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