Direct Support Professional Job at Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc., Cottage Grove, MN

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  • Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc.
  • Cottage Grove, MN

Job Description

Overview:

Are you searching for a new position that brings meaning to your world? Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you take pride in providing support that helps individuals achieve their goals? If these statements describe you, then it’s time to take the LEAP! There is NO experience required to join Team Beacon and start your career in healthcare today!

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) support individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs to live their fullest lives. At Beacon Specialized Living you can LEAP forward in your career!

What can I expect as a Direct Support Professional?

· 8 Hours shifts, part time & full time available 

· DailyPay- Make any day PayDay!

· Free meals while on shift

· Medical, Dental & Vision (1st of the month after 30 days of employment)

· Life Insurance, 401K (with employer match)

· Paid Training! You will receive certification in: First Aid, CPI, Gentle Teaching, & medication passing

· Support services to help you address challenging issues you may face.

Responsibilities:

What will my day-to-day look like as a Direct Support Professional?

· Provide opportunities through the day to help residents meet their goals.

· Adhere to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each resident.

· Provide quality of care and safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all residents. Create a space of trust and relationship with all residents.

· Cook meals as necessary for residents based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and documentation.

· Transport residents and attend appointments, advocate, and obtain necessary documentation, when needed.

· Assist with supervision of residents doing their laundry and complete facility laundry as needed.

· Administer medications to residents as needed.

· Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED strongly preferred, but not required
  • 1-2 years of previous experience preferred, but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
  • Ability to work in an environment with the potential for exposure to physical aggression
    from individuals served.
  • Ability to physically and emotionally work with individuals who possess mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

Advancement opportunities for Direct Support Professionals:

  • Beacon’s Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Promotion (LEAP) program is designed to provide you with the tools, resources, and mentorship needed to succeed in your Beacon career as a Direct Support Professional.
  • The LEAP program is a clear and competency-based path to gain access to professional enrichment, self-satisfaction, and the potential for increased compensation.
  • Progress through the Leveling System (LEAP Program) with the opportunity to advance your career in the first 90 days based on advancing your skills.

Beacon is an equal opportunity employer

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Pay Range: USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr. Shift and Schedule: 1 - 1st Shift Schedule: Weekend Morning Shifts Available* NO OVERNIGHTS***

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work,

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