Youth Direct Support Professional (Part-time)

Job Duties

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our youth foster care homes in Duluth, MN. As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for caring for others, apply to join our team! No prior experience or certifications are required to get started in this exciting and rewarding field!

RSI's youth programs are located throughout Duluth in the Riverside, Kenwood, and Morley Heights neighborhoods. Staff at these locations work together to provide a nurturing, structured environment that is fun, person-centered, and supportive.

Schedule: This position will offer up to 20 hours per week. During the school year, shifts will be afternoons/evenings with an occasional early morning, shorter shifts built around the school schedules of the individuals receiving services. Day and evening weekend shifts are also available. Every-other weekend is required.

RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

Minimum Education Required

For this position you will need:

-To pass a post-offer background check

-A valid driver’s license and be able to pass an MVR check if working days or evenings

-Must be 21 or older to work in youth foster care settings

Minimum Experience Required

For this position you will need:

-To pass a post-offer background check

-A valid driver’s license and be able to pass an MVR check if working days or evenings

-Must be 21 or older to work in youth foster care settings

Shift

Other

Number of Openings

5

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$23.25 - $23.75

Additional Compensation

These programs pay a rate exception of $4.50 per hour (included in the wage listed above) on top of RSI's regular wages. Rate exceptions are requested by RSI from the Department of Human Services (DHS) due to more significant staff support needs for one or more person at the program, so we may compensate direct care staff at a higher wage. Please note that rate exceptions are tied to the individual(s) receiving services and will no longer be offered if the individual terminates service with RSI or no longer needs the additional supports.

Postal Code

55811

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

10663

Job Benefits

What we offer:

-Health and dental insurance (Full-time)

-403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

-Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff

-Paid training

-$500 refer-a-friend bonus

-Employee Assistance Program

-Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)

-Flexible scheduling

-Employee wellness & resource programs

-Employee recognition & rewards programs

-Free meals

-Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

You will gain a diverse range of skills as a DSP that will help jump start careers in many different fields, including promotion opportunities at RSI, social services, human services, psychology, education, healthcare, physical and occupational therapy, communications, and much more.