Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Together, Making a Difference

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate for the Direct Support Professional in our Community Living Program with Opportunity Services in Rochester, MN!. Make a difference in someone's life by supporting them in community services.

Team members at Opportunity Services (OS) work together to enrich the lives of our clients and teach them to take pride in a job well done. At OS, we bring our clients and business partners together to provide meaningful jobs and activities throughout communities to the individuals we serve. Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one throughout the organization. We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!

Hours and Benefits of the Direct Support Professional:

• Pay is $13.50-18.90 per hour
• Monday – Friday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm - No Nights or Weekends required!
• Located in Rochester, MN
• Full Time Position Benefits also include:
• Medical - 100% Paid by Employer
• Dental
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional :

• Assist in the transportation of client using OS vehicles and follow agency Transportation policies.
• Provide supervision to clients in recreational activities, meal times and other various activities in a day program setting and out in the community.
• Provide quality assistance with all personal cares.
• Provide and assist clients with medication.
• Provide and assist with hooking up wheelchairs and using lift vehicles.
• Community Integration/engagement: staff are responsible for the interaction of the work team with the work community and population at large.
• The use of behavior modification principles: Assist in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement and the use of alternative communication strategies.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Attend all required and requested staff meetings and training.

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs
• High School Diploma
• Ability to obtain DOT certification
• Clean driving record
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders

Position also known as: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)