At Dependable, it's our goal to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. It's innate in all of us to want to belong and function as an independent person. We teach and support people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills and promote independence by improving skills and fostering growth.

Role Specifics

Shift: AM

• Monday 3pm-10pm
• Tuesday 3pm-10pm
• Wednesday 3pm-10pm
• Thursday 3pm-10pm
• Friday 3pm-10pm

Location: Saint Paul, MN

Rate of Pay $17/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you like to help others? This job is for you!

Direct Support professionals (DSP's) work with individuals with disabilities to help them gain skills and more independence in areas such as communication, cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, personal safety, health, and recreation.

DAILY LIVING SKILLS

• Assist individuals and their support teams in providing opportunities for the individuals’ choices and present creative options as needed.
• Perform the daily routine including, but not limited to, cooking, leisure time activities, grooming, socializing, budgeting and money management, safety and health, and participation as a member of the community.
• Pass medications and perform other medical treatments for which they are trained and authorized as directed.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Competitive wages
• Paid training
• Flexible schedules
• PTO for employees working 30+ hours
• Safe & Sick leave for part-time employees
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Casual dress code
• Internal promotions

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• Ability to read, write and speak English at a level that meets the performance requirements; or must be able to communicate in the language spoken by the individual at a level that meets the performance requirements; whichever is deemed more important by the company.