Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Burnsville, MN, with pay of $17 per hour. Options Residential provides rehabilitative residential services in group homes and individual apartments for people with mental illness, brain injuries, or substance use concerns, supporting personal independence goals. The professional provides resident support that may include personal care, skill development, cooking and feeding assistance, medication administration, and participation in social or recreational activities. The role contributes to residents’ quality of life and independence; duties vary by program, and no prior experience or degree is required.

What you'll do

• Provide caregiver services and personal care when appropriate
• teach and maintain skills
• assist with cooking and feeding
• support hobbies, studies, and social activities
• administer medication
• participate in recreational activities with residents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

residential services

personal care

skill development

medication administration

mental health support

brain injury support

burnsville mn

options residential inc

$17/hr

no degree required

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance for eligible employees
• paid sick time
• vacation for eligible full-time hours
• paid training
• flexible scheduling
• holiday overtime rate
• referral bonuses
• earned wage access.

Why this role

No degree or prior experience required; training provided; flexible scheduling; part-time, full-time, and weekend hours available.

About the employer

Options Residential Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.