Direct Support Professional, Dsp (M-F 5Pm-9Pm)

Job Type
Part-time
Description
At Dependable, it's our goal to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. It's innate in all of us to want to belong and function as an independent person. We teach and support people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills and promote independence by improving skills and fostering growth. At Dependable, we live and work our core values: Be Kind Be Innovative Act as Community Connectors Be good ambassadors Always be people centered. If you have similar values, just apply now!
Role Specifics
Shift: PM
Hours: 20

• Monday 5pm-9pm
• Tuesday 5pm-9pm
• Wednesday 5pm-9pm
• Thursday 5pm-9pm
• Friday 5pm-9pm

Location: Wayzata, MN
Rate of Pay $17/hour
**dog friendly home
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Dependable, along with the Individual and their family, are looking for a DSP to support a young female individual in her own home.
Staff MUST love dogs as they will be going on a lot of walks w/the individual and her dog. The individual likes to be independent and not have a "mother figure" telling her what to do.
The individual enjoys boating, crafts, exercising, listening to music, watching movies, swimming, Special Olympics and going on activities.
The ideal staff is around the same age as the client and shares similar interests.
Employment Benefits
Dependable is growing and we want our employees to grow with us! We offer paid training and a variety of employee benefits. Dependable helps pay a large portion of the health premiums to make benefits affordable for our employees. Other available benefits:

• Paid Training
• Paid time off
• 401K with company matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Casual dress code
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• Driver's License, car insurance, reliable vehicle for work purposes
• Ability to read, write and speak English at a level that meets the performance requirements; or must be able to communicate in the language spoken by the individual at a level that meets the performance requirements; whichever is deemed more important by the company
• Ability to meet licensing requirements of the state and county
• Lifting/transferring requirements vary based on assigned caseload. Ability to lift 75 pounds and transfer individuals as needed
• May be exposed to animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, pet rodents, birds or pet reptiles

Salary Description
$17/Hour