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Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Part-time

Creative Care Resources

Apple Valley, MNPart-time$25–26.5/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$25–26.5/hr
Location
Apple Valley, MN
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Creative Care Resources is hiring a Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP). Creative Care Resources is seeking dependable, energetic, and committed Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Staff will provide quality care, engage in meaningful interactions, and help individuals achieve long-term goals. The role involves working with others to ensure consistent care and enhancing lives by facilitating community access safely.

Key focus areas include Be a team‑player to ensure consistency in care, Communicate effectively with individuals and staff, and Engage individuals in meaningful interactions toward long‑term goals.

Successful candidates bring Age 18+, Criminal Background Check, and Lift Up To 50 Lbs. Important skills include Dependability, Energetic, Quick On Feet, Team-Player, Effective Communication, and Sincere Desire To Help.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DependabilityEnergeticQuick on FeetTeam-PlayerEffective CommunicationSincere Desire to HelpEngaging in Meaningful InteractionsAccessing Community SafelyPositive DemeanorPositive OutlookAbility to StandAbility to WalkAbility to SitAbility to Take StairsBending/TwistingKneeling/CrouchingLift Up to 50 LbsWork IndependentlyWork as Part of a TeamRead English ProficientlyWrite English ProficientlySpeak English ProficientlyCount MoneyManage MoneyOperate CalculatorOperate TelephoneOperate Household AppliancesOperate Fire SystemsOperate Alarm Systems

Qualifications

Reliable TransportationOn Time for Scheduled ShiftsMust Be 18 Years of Age or OlderDesire to Work With Persons With Special NeedsPass Criminal Background CheckValid Driver's LicenseClean Driving RecordHigh School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Experience Working With Persons With Special Needs

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

We are a company that specializes in enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing creative and quality care in all areas of their lives! We are looking for staff that are dependable, energetic, and quick on their feet and are committed to helping our individuals live their best life!

Creative Care Resources has openings on both 1st and 2nd shift (typically 8am to 3pm and 3pm to 10pm) and specific schedules may vary based on openings and availability.

As a Creative Care Resources Direct Support Staff you should be:

  • Be a team-player and have the ability to work with others to help ensure consistency in care

  • Be an effective communicator

  • Possess a sincere desire to help our individuals grow in skills and work towards long-term goals

  • Aspire to truly enhance the lives of our individuals by engaging in meaningful interactions, helping them access the community safely and providing them with excellent care from the beginning to the end of your shift!

  • Have reliable transportation to and from work and ability to be on time for scheduled shifts

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

  • Demonstrate the desire, skills and abilities to work with persons with special needs (training is provided)

  • Pass a Criminal Background Check

  • Valid driver's license & clean driving record preferred

  • Demonstrate a positive demeanor & outlook

  • Part Time hours are between 7 & 30 hours per week

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, take stairs, bending/twisting, kneeling/crouching

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • A willingness to work independently and as part of a team

  • Read, write and speak English proficiently

  • Ability to count and manage money

  • Ability to routinely operate basic equipment such as a calculator and telephone, household appliances, fire and alarm systems

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • 1 year experience working with persons with special needs is preferred

Excellent benefits: ** Only available for Full time employees

  • Medical Insurance **

  • Dental Insurance **

  • Flexible Spending Account **

  • Paid Time Off

  • 401k

  • Vision Insurance **

  • Aflac **

  • Free life insurance **

  • Flexible scheduling (days, evenings, weekends, overnights)

  • Paid Training

  • Opportunities for advancement

  • Years of service annual bonus

  • Company Events

Hourly Rate: $25 – $26.50

Employees are also eligible for a quarterly incentive program after successfully completing their training period.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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