Youth Direct Support Professional — Every Other Weekend

Job overview

The Youth Direct Support Professional works onsite in the Minneapolis area, including programming in Brooklyn Park and South Minneapolis. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour. A New Direction for Youth provides care and programming for people in foster care, including individuals with developmental disabilities. The role supports residents’ daily needs, individual plans, and participation in community life. It combines direct care, daily living assistance, documentation, and communication to help protect residents’ rights and support their well-being.

What you'll do

• Provide transportation to activities
• assist with individual and behavioral plans
• support recreational, social, and community activities
• administer assigned medications and observe changes in health or behavior
• assist with grooming, meals, household tasks, and daily living skills
• maintain medication records and shift communication logs
• protect confidentiality and residents’ rights
• follow safety protocols and required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth direct support professional

a new direction for youth

minneapolis mn

brooklyn park

south minneapolis

part-time

every other weekend

8 a.m.–2 p.m.

2 p.m.–8 p.m.

foster care

developmental disabilities

medication administration

individual plans

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible scheduling
• career advancement opportunities
• paid company trips
• training and development
• company parties.

Why this role

Every-other-weekend shifts are available from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. or 2 p.m.–8 p.m. Requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and one to two years of relevant experience.

About the employer

A New Direction For Youth is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.