Direct Support Professional - DSP

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Harry Meyering Center is a non-profit focused on supporting developmentally disabled individuals in the community with a person-centered way of thinking.

Are you looking for rewarding job experience? Wanting to gain experience in the human services or medical field? 

Then we want to talk with you about the opportunities that await you at HMC!

Objective: 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 activities in the home and in the community.

Schedule: Work anywhere from 8-40 hours a week! Includes working at least every other Saturday and Sunday. Plus, fill-in and holidays.

Wage: $16.50 (PT) - $18.00 (FT) per hour

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide care for others in an individualized and meaningful way.
• Assist in personal cares to those with differing abilities.
• Engage in community activities.
• Help others achieve their goals.
• Advocate for the benefit of others.
• Attend all staff meetings and complete all required training.
• Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all communications, whether written or verbal, external and internal to HMC.
• Follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are the perks?

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training
• Fulfilling Career
• Holiday and Overtime Pay
• No Layoffs
• Referral Bonus Available
• Part-Time and Full-Time Availability
• Benefits for full-time employees
  • Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO and more

Previous Employees have shared:

• "I love how closely the employees would work on putting the needs first for an individual."
• "Nothing will ever compare to the feeling of seeing the individuals succeed in anything they accomplish" 
• "One thing that has struck me since I started is the camaraderie between staff."

What do we need from you?

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree. 
• Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
• Prior experience or training is not required, but it is preferred to have experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare related professional.
• Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and changing.
• Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

If you have any questions about the opportunities for Direct Support Professionals and joining our team please feel free to reach out via email: [email protected] 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.