Caregiver / Direct Support Professional - DSP (no overnights, drivers license required) Caregiver / Direct Support Professional - DSP (no overnights, drivers license required)

Job Duties

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life — and Love Your Job While Doing It!

TLC of Duluth is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Community Supports Specialist (DSP) supporting adults with disabilities who live independently in the community. Your work is all 1:1. You will empower individuals in their homes, in the community, and at their place of employment to learn life skills, gain confidence in the community, and achieve success at work, helping them to reach their personal goals, live with more independence, and engage fully in life. At TLC, there are no personal cares (showering/toileting) and you will never pass medications. Instead, our team members work with their people to expand joy in their growing independence.

Why Join TLC?

• Custom Set Weekly Schedule + Competitive Pay

• Interesting & Impactful Work

• Supportive Team without Micromanaging

What You’ll Do:

As a DSP with TLC, you’ll support others build daily independent living skills such as:

a) Cooking, shopping, and cleaning

b) Time and money management

c) Navigating community resources

d) Building social connectedness and refine communication skills

e) Encouraging self-advocacy and independence

TLC DSP's that job coach support others at work by:

a) Fostering a work-ready mindset

b) Assisting in consistent, timely arrival

c) Reinforcing the employer's task and position expectations

d) Supporting positive and appropriate communications with peers & customers

e) Navigating the impact of employment on unearned benefits

f) Encouraging self-advocacy and independence

You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values trust, compassion, and growth.

Requirements:

1. Driver's license

2. Ability to pass MVR check

3. Ability to pass the DHS NetStudy 2.0 background check

4. Ability to work independently, yet warmly receive direction. Make independent decisions based upon standard policies and procedures, as well as use personal judgment in-step with TLC's core values in day-to-day activities.

5. HS Diploma or GED equivalent

TLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks a respectful, diverse workforce.

Minimum Education Required

Highschool or GED/equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

3

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$18.50 - $20.50 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Referral bonus, training pay, and more

Postal Code

55811

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

16031

Job Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with employer match

• Several Major Holidays Off

• Referral Bonus

• Paid Training: Both initial training (no experience required) and continuing education.

• Pay Incentives: Every TLC Employee participates in annual performance evaluations that qualify them for performance-based compensation increases from 2% - 6% every year.