Partial Sleep Overnights | Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Mankato, MN

Company: Harry Meyering Center
Location: Mankato
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Partial Sleep Overnights | Direct Support Professional (DSP) Harry Meyering Center is a non-profit focused on supporting developmentally disabled individuals in the community with a person-centered way of thinking. Are you looking for a job that allows you to spend time within your community engaging in activities, providing care, and making friends that feel like family? Would you enjoy helping others unwind for the night and getting ready for the next day? This is the job for you! This position will be located at a site opening in the first week of November 2025. Onboarding for this position would ideally start in October of 2025. Job Purpose The Direct Support Professional provides assistance, support, and encouragement to meet the needs of people with disabilities served by HMC. Services are provided in the individual’s homes and the community. This job description pertains to DSP Night Staff. Perks of the Job: Flexible Scheduling Paid Training Fulfilling Career Holiday and Overtime Pay Referral Bonus Available Part-Time and Full-Time Availability Benefits for full-time employees Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO and more! Schedule: Full-time located in Mankato area. Wage: $15.00 per hour. (Partial Sleep Hours) Duties and Responsibilities: Provide supervision and assistance to individuals genuinely and respectfully while maintaining professional boundaries. Assist in personal cares to those with differing abilities. Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and the community and promote a healthy lifestyle. Maintain cleanliness of the home/apartment and ensure safe working and living environments. Displays exceptional documentation skills and knowledge of systems, routines, and programming. Attend all staff meetings and complete all required training. Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all communications, whether written or verbal, external and internal to HMC. Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree. Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted. Prior experience or training is not required, but it is preferred to have experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare related professional. Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study Willingness to learn Ability to complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and changing. Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Employees have shared the following: "I loved getting new friends. These clients were the best part of waking up every morning. They made me smile, and laugh when I thought I couldn’t. I am so happy because this has opened up new opportunities for me." "It gave me a chance to use my unique perspective in making a house a home for my individuals. "Very friendly place to work. Very easy to work with my school schedule. Clients were great to meet as well." Physical Requirements Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Must be able to kneel regularly and crouch; occasionally required to sit, climb and balance. Must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move 50 pounds. If you have any questions about the opportunities for Direct Support Professionals and joining our team, please feel free to reach out via email: hr@harrymeyeringcenter.org or phone: (507)387-8281 Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Powered by JazzHR PeMs2pHPjs

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