Direct Support Professional (DSP) Burnsville (G)

Company: thomas allen inc.
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Thomas Allen is Hiring DSPs! No experience necessary. Paid training provided! LOCATION: Burnsville, MN HOURS AVAILABLE: Full-Time: * Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm * Monday - Friday 3pm - 9pm * Monday - Wednesday 2pm - 11pm & E/O Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm * Friday 10am - 10pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:30am - 9:30pm * Part-time On call JOB SUMMARY: As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the primary responsibility of meeting the needs of the individuals supported in the home, including providing proactive, empowering, and inclusive support, guidance, and supervision. DUTIES INCLUDE: * Assist with the management of seizures, behavior management techniques, and occupational/physical/speech therapy * Assist and encourage individuals to realize both long and short-term goals * Assist with self-cares such as bathing and dressing * Prepare meals or assist the individuals served with meal preparation * Log all day-to-day occurrences * Accompany individuals to medical appointments * Medication administration and/or working with medical equipment * Help individuals to maintain their home by assisting with laundry, budgeting, cleaning, and shopping * Work alongside guardians, families, case managers, and other team members * Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs, perform 1-person transfers and provide additional physical support, such as repositioning and propelling a wheelchair, to an individual weighing 150lbs * Willingness to attend to personal cares and health needs, light housekeeping, and meal preparation * Willing to commit to and implement person-centered supports * Department of Human Services background clearance * Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance required * Must be 18 years or older * Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally AA/EOE To view other open positions, click here. Thomas Allen, Inc. is a social services agency that provides a variety of person-centered services to individuals with disabilities throughout the state of Minnesota. Our team of nearly 800 employees are key players in assisting individuals served with group home support, semi-independent and independent living, case management, care coordination, and guardianship. As our agency continues to grow, we are looking for team members who are passionate about providing services that empower those we support. Join our team and make a difference!

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