DSP / Individualized Home Supports - St. Paul, MN

For more than 70 years, the MSS community has been helping people with disabilities in the Twin Cities area live their lives with dignity, purpose, and joy. All we need to start your application is your name, email address, and phone number. You’ll hear back from a real person, right away. MSS enthusiastically welcomes team members from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, all sexual and gender identities, and all ages and abilities. WHAT THIS JOB IS LIKE Flexible weekday hours. Hours available between 10am and 8pm. Work a schedule that works for you! Meaningful work that matters. As a Direct Support Professional, you support adults with disabilities both in MSS centers and out in the community. Assist with community participation. This may include: safely getting in and around the community, community resource use and access, informal support system and network development, interpersonal communication skills, recreation/socialization planning, and skill building to meet transportation needs. Personal and Self-Care Skills. Assist with health, safety, and wellness which may include: collaboration with the person to arrange appointments, providing support, supervision, training or instruction to complete self-care, and support for the person to reach their health, safety, and wellness goals. Safety, community, and respect. MSS centers are safe, respectful, and friendly communities – both for the people we serve and for every employee. We value you, your talents, and your ideas. Requirements Must relate well with people with disabilities. Must be qualified for employment in a 245D licensed program as determined by the MN Department of Human Services. Must pass other background checks as required by MSS and/or state and federal law. Must secure and maintain current certification in First Aid, CPR and Medication Certification.   Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet MSS standards for providing transportation services. Individualized home support employees may be responsible for transporting persons served in their personal vehicle as needed. Any employee driving an agency vehicle must obtain a Medical Examiner Certificate. Must have a clean driving record and be insurable under the conditions set by our insurance carrier. Must provide proof of auto insurance upon hire.  Benefits Competitive pay, benefits, and bonuses. This job pays $19 - $19.50 per hour to start, with regular raises. Employees who work 30 or more hours per week have comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous paid time off, and recruitment bonuses for bringing new members to the MSS team. Learn about our benefits package at mssmn.org/benefits. Paid hands-on training. From the moment you start, experienced co-workers will help you learn the job every step of the way. You’ll always have the support you need to do your job from co-workers and a management team you can depend on. Respect for you as a person. At MSS, your life experience is the key to your success. Your unique culture, personal history, passions, and ideas enrich the lives of your co-workers, our clients and their families, and our whole community. MSS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and fully inclusive workplace. We encourage people of all cultures, identities, and perspectives to apply. EEO/AA Employer.