More jobs:
Community Support Specialist - Direct Support Professional
Job in
640 Orchid Road SE, Rochester, MN 55904, Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, 55904, USA
Other locations: Olmsted
Listed on 2026-09-16
Other locations: Olmsted
Listing for:
Opportunity Services
Full Time
position
✔ Verified email
The email address of this poster has been verified as a functioning email address of a business or individual. This "Verified email" check mark does not in any way indicate or represent our authentication or approval of the poster of this job listing to be wholly genuine, professional or accurate. Please read our Jobseekers FAQs, and use caution & common sense when applying for jobs online.
X
Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
-
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
✔ Verified email
The email address of this poster has been verified as a functioning email address of a business or individual. This "Verified email" check mark does not in any way indicate or represent our authentication or approval of the poster of this job listing to be wholly genuine, professional or accurate. Please read our Jobseekers FAQs, and use caution & common sense when applying for jobs online.
X
Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate to be a Direct Support Professional in our Day Services Program with Opportunity Services in Southeast MN! Make a difference in someone's life by supporting them in community services.
OS team members spend their days coaching groups of individuals at their workplace, implementing community-based recreational activities/outings, and providing supports to meet our consumers' physical, emotional, and interpersonal needs. Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one throughout the organization. We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!
Responsibilities of the DSP :
- Provide supervision to clients in recreational activities, meal times and other various activities in a day program setting and out in the community.
- Provide quality assistance with all personal cares..
- Provide and assist clients with medication.
- Provide and assist with hooking up wheelchairs and using lift vehicles.
- Community Integration/engagement: staff are responsible for the interaction of the work team with the work community and population at large.
- The use of behavior modification principles:
Assist in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement and the use of alternative communication strategies. - Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
- Attend all required and requested staff meetings and training.
- Assist in the transportation of client using OS vehicles and follow agency Transportation policies.
Position Requirements
High School,
Less than 1 Year
work experience Candidate Requirements:
In person
- Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs
- High School Diploma
- Ability to obtain DOT certification
- Clean driving record
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
In person
Additional Information / Benefits
No Nights or Weekends!
Hours and Benefits of the DSP:
Hours and Benefits of the DSP:
- The starting pay rate for this position is $18.00-$21.00/hour. Education and experience are considered when extending offers.
- Monday – Friday:
Approx. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm - No Nights or Weekends required! - Full Time Position Benefits also include:
- Medical - 100% of employee premiums paid by employer. Family coverage is also available.
- Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance (we pay $500 towards your student loans every 6 months!)
- Retirement Savings Bonus
- Employer Contribution to a Dependent Care FSA
- Opportunities for Advancement
Contact Information
Contact Name: Opportunity Services
Contact Phone: 952-341-8640
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
Please mention in your application that you found this listing on Learn4Good.com.
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×