Group Home DSP - Cold Spring (10-30 hours)

If Your Desire is to Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Other People, Join Catholic Charities as a DSP Today! Now Hiring at St. Anne's Home, Bethany Home and Mother Teresa Home in Cold Spring Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Group Homes Location: Cold Spring, MN Pay: $16.10 - $18.52 per hour Schedule: Flexible shifts | Weekend differential available Our Mission and Core Values We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations. Make a Difference Every Day! Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a meaningful career? Join Catholic Charities as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and provide care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, and behavioral challenges. Your compassion and service are needed now. What You Will Do * Increase clients' quality of life through recreational activities, community outings, leisure activities, reading to clients, playing games, etc. * Assist with personal cares (showering, toileting, hygiene, getting ready for the day, meal prep, etc.) * Maintain a safe and clean home environment (assisting with laundry, cleanliness of living areas, ensure safe walkways/sidewalks, etc.) * Provide client behavior assistance, support and behavior modification according to the client Treatment Plans. * Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients. * Provide medication administration to clients as directed by nursing staff and the treatment plan, as well as observe and keep accurate documentation. * Ensure effective communication and documentation. Conduct daily review of client communication logs and complete charting. * Be on time and ready to work. Maintain a steady pace at work and ensure tasks are completed by the end of your shift. * Complete required training by established deadline. What We Are Looking For * Education: High School diploma or equivalent * Experience: Prefer candidates with at least six months of job-related experience in a group home setting * Skills & Traits: "can-do" attitude, team player, compassionate, respectful, patient, reliable, adaptable, and strong communication skills * Minimum Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license and insured vehicle, and ability to pass background checks What Shift is Right for You? We have a variety of shifts available to best meet your needs, including days, evenings, overnight shifts and weekends. How Many Hours Would You Like to Work Per Week? An employee's hours per week may vary based on their availability. Generally, employees work between 16 and 32 hours per week. If employees prefer to work only weekends due to other employment, we can generally accommodate that, too. Why You Will Love Working Here! You will make a difference in the lives of clients every day and you will work with a great team of people! Benefits eligibility begins at 20+ hours per week. * Vacation (15 days your first year) + 8 paid holidays + ESST (6 days your first year) * Health, HSA, Dental & Long-Term Disability Coverage * 401(k) with Agency Match * Life Insurance & AD&D * Flexible Spending Accounts * Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs * Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility Ready to Apply? Apply on , apply online at: /employment, or send your resume to hr@ EEO/AA Employer

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