Youth Direct Support Professional; DSP

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full‑time Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our youth foster care home in Duluth, MN. As a DSP, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most fulfilling lives.

The Celia youth foster program is located in Duluth, MN near the Miller Hill Mall. It provides support to boys ages 6‑11 with cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions.

8:00 am–2:00 pm and 2:00 pm–10:00 pm, weekends and no school. Every other weekend is required.

$25.25‑$25.75 per hour (includes a rate exception of $6.50 per hour on top of RSI’s regular wages). The rate exception is tied to the individual(s) receiving services and may change if the service arrangement changes.

• Health and dental insurance (Full‑time)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full‑time and part‑time staff
• Paid training
• $500 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑term disability and life insurance (Full‑time)
• Employee wellness & resource programs
• Employee recognition & rewards programs
• Free meals
• Eligibility for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs

As a DSP, you will assist in a variety of day‑to‑day tasks based on the needs and goals of the people you are caring for. Duties may include medication administration, household duties, behavioral management, assistance with personal hygiene and medical care, and community activities such as shopping, concerts, dining out, movies, fitness, outdoor recreation, and more. You will develop meaningful relationships and be part of a person‑centered culture that values the people we support and team members.

• Pass a post‑offer background check
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check if working days or evenings
• Must be 21 or older to work in youth foster care settings

RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.