Direct Support Staff (Dss)

HIRING BONUS UP TO $5,000!! (Site specific)

Do you want to make an impact in an individuals daily life? Come join our ever growing team of caring and compassionate staff. We cannot wait to speak with you!

Progressive Living Inc. is a comprehensive group home and community residential provider in Mankato, MN. Progressive Living and its staff are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic living environment.

Applicants must be 18+ y/o, have a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle, have the ability to pass a DHS background check, and prefer to have some experience with home health care, CNA, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or other positions associated in the health care field. All positions require every other weekend availability.

Available Positions:

Direct Support Staff Job Description

Direct Support Professionals work with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by following behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals, and doing laundry.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing (When applicable)
• Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes, and tidying
• Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities
• Provide a nurturing environment to all clients
• Provide visual and auditory supervision
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

Progressive Living Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person