Direct Support Professional / DSP

<strong>To make a meaningful and lasting difference for individuals and families living with diverse intellectual, emotional, or physical needs, by providing a lifetime of quality healthcare, housing, education, employment, and support services.&nbsp;</strong>

Brooklyn Park, MN

Fraser

<h3><strong><br /><br />Fraser is more than a job, it&rsquo;s a calling and a profession. At Fraser, you will enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of work locations, supervision, and our commitment to high-quality services for children, adults, and families.&nbsp;</strong></h3> <h3><strong><br />Fraser began as a pioneer in Minnesota&rsquo;s Disability Rights Movement and we actively work toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in everything we do.</strong></h3> <h3>&nbsp;<strong><br />When you work for Fraser, you can feel empowered knowing that your job is meaningful, that you are working to make access to healthcare more equitable for underserved communities, and that revenues earned will go directly to serving our clients (not to owners/shareholders).</strong></h3> https://fraser.org/

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Full-Time

$16 USD per hour

Overview: <p>WELCOME!&nbsp; Are you passionate about making a difference in your career and continuously growing and developing both personally and professionally? If so, apply at Fraser! We have<strong>&nbsp;IMMEDIATE</strong>&nbsp;openings for&nbsp;<strong>ENTRY LEVEL</strong>&nbsp;Direct Support Professionals in various group home locations around the Twin Cities Area. If you are interested in working with adults with special needs, and seeing how being a compassionate caregiver is more than just meeting basic needs, come apply and we will provide training, support, mentorship, and growth and career opportunities.</p> <p><strong>We also offer full comprehensive benefits packages for full-time positions and provide 100% paid training &ndash; NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!</strong></p> <p><strong>Hourly pay rate:</strong>&nbsp;$16.00-$18.00</p> <p>Weekend shift differential ($1.00 added to base pay rate for hours worked 10pm Friday through 9am Monday).&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Shifts:</strong>&nbsp;We have many flexible schedules, and full &amp; part-time opportunities</p> <p><strong>Locations:</strong>&nbsp;Numerous locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro &ndash; North, South, East and West.</p> <p><strong>Benefits for a Direct Support Professional:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Discount at select colleges and Fraser School</li> <li>Up to five weeks of annual Paid Time Off for full-time staff</li> <li>Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance</li> <li>Health and Flex Savings Accounts</li> <li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance</li> <li>403(b) retirement account with Fraser contribution</li> <li>Career growth opportunities</li> <li>Student Loan forgiveness (through Public Service Loan Forgiveness program)</li> <li>Verizon Wireless cell phone plan and accessories discount</li> <li>Robust orientation including 30 hours of paid training</li> <li>Helpful, collaborative, thriving company culture</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Medication administration</li> <li>Activities of Daily Living (ADL&rsquo;s)</li> <li>Money management</li> <li>Treatment documentation</li> <li>Personal cares (such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) in the group homes</li> <li>Meal preparation (must be willing to handle all types of food)</li> <li>Planning and transportation to/from activities</li> <li>Community integration</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Valid Minnesota Driver&rsquo;s License with acceptable record (non-driving roles also available).</li> <li>Ability to pass DHS background study.</li> <li>Passion for serving our clients.</li> <li>Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>Apply today for the Direct Support Professional position! We can&rsquo;t wait to meet you.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Keywords: Direct Support Professional is similar in job duties to PCA, CNA, Direct Support Staff, Program Counselor, Caregiver, HHA, and Direct Care Staff, Overnight, Group Home, Human Services, Direct Care, Mental Health, DSP Overnight, In Home Caregiver, Home Care, Home Caregiver, Live in Caregiver, 3<sup>rd</sup>&nbsp;Shift, Entry Level, Sleep overnight, DSP</p> <p><em>COVID Notice: Please note the health and safety of Fraser clients and staff is a top priority. We have created health and safety protocols to address the risk of COVID-19. These protocols are continually updated based on the current guidance and best practice recommendations from the MN Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).</em></p> <p><em>Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Fraser values a diverse staff to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse client base. We are committed to anti-racism at Fraser. Our anti-racism committee assesses, develops, and implements numerous initiatives ranging from recruiting and retaining diverse staff to staff training and more.</em></p> <p><em>Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</em></p> <p><em>This position will be posted at&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.fraser.org/employment" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>https://www.fraser.org/jobs</em></a><em>&nbsp;until filled. You must apply online here to be formally considered.</em></p>