DSP | Direct Support Professional | Faribault, MN

DSP | Direct Support Professional | Faribault, MN

Harry Meyering Center supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and community.

Are you seeking a caregiver career path by assisting others to live their best lives? Do you want to make a difference? Then we want to discuss the opportunities that await you at HMC!

Direct Support Professionals provide direct care, supervision, and supportive living services to individuals who reside in our group homes. DSPs are expected to work within and promote the principles of a person‑centered approach. They may be assigned to work various day, evening, or late‑night shifts and are required to be available from time to time on a hold‑over or on‑call basis to provide round‑the‑clock awake coverage at group homes.

Work anywhere from 8 to 40 hours a week, including at least every other Saturday and Sunday, plus filling in on holidays as needed. Example shifts: 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, or 10:00 PM–8:00 AM for overnight positions.

$16.50 per hour for part‑time and $17.00 per hour for full‑time. Evening and overnight shifts receive an extra $2.00 per hour shift differential. This position is eligible for a $1,000 retention bonus.

• Provide direct care for others in an individualized and meaningful way.
• Assist in personal cares.
• Engage in community activities such as bowling, shopping, watching a movie, or exercising.
• Complete daily direct care tasks such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and dressing.
• Perform household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance in all communications to HMC.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Get paid while you train.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Helping people live their best lives.
• Overtime pay.
• Differential pay (site‑specific).
• Referral bonus available.
• Part‑time and full‑time availability.
• Competitive pay and benefits for full‑time employees.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a valid United States driver’s license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
• Must pass the MN Department of Human Services background study.
• Have off‑duty access to an operable telephone.
• Demonstrate maturity to work with individuals served and co‑workers.
• Have the ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Have the ability to safely perform essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Prior experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Meet any other requirements set by licensure rules and regulations or other laws.

If you have any questions about the opportunities for Direct Support Professional and joining our team, please feel free to reach out via email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.