Direct Support Professional; DSP - Mankato, MN - Wage

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
* Higher Needs Location*

Provide support to those with developmental disabilities in a person‑centered way. Encourage independence and daily personal growth while assisting with cares and engaging in home and community activities. This DSP position offers slightly higher pay due to the increased level of support required at the location. The individuals served in this role have high support needs and may require more hands‑on assistance, including daily personal cares.

$19.00 per hour for full‑time employees + $1 shift differential for direct care hours worked.

$17.50 per hour for part‑time employees + $1 shift differential for direct care hours worked.

Paid Training
- Competitive Benefits
- Overtime Pay
- Flexible Scheduling

Multiple locations in the greater Mankato, MN area.

Flexible 8–40 hours/week, including every other weekend and some holidays. Shifts are available across mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Good communication skills.
• 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.
• Prior experience or training is not required, but having experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare‑related professional is preferred.

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

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.