Are you passionate about helping people? So are we!

Whether you have a specific interest in human services, social work, or the non-profit space – or you just want to make a difference,we’ve got the job for you.

Partnership Resources, Inc. is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our day program. DSPs are key advocates who foster joyful living by supporting individual choice, skill development and community exploration.This part-time DSP- Assistant position is an entry level role focused on providing flexible, hands-on support with activities in a classroom setting.

As a DSP - Assistant, you will:

• Assist withrecreation,leisure and skill-building activities in a collaborative, team environment.We do everything! BINGO, karaoke, music therapy, job readiness,math,reading, healthy living,artand social skills are just a few examples

• Accompany individuals on field trips and to volunteer sites –assisting people to explore and connect with their community in an inclusive way

• Support individuals using person-centered strategies in order to help people achieve goals and self-advocate

• Preview the job here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz40FJ4l8wA

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM- 2:30 PM + required weekly team meeting (32 hours per week)

Benefits are included:

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays off

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Voluntary Life AD&D coverage

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Qualifying employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Requirements:

• No experiencenecessary. All training is provided.We are passionate about helping people explore a new career as aDSP, orprovide a pathway to further opportunities!

• Multilingualcandidateswho speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali,Oromo or American Sign Language areencouraged to apply.Language skills help usto coordinate services and support participation for individuals served

• Must be able to pass a background check with the MN Department of Human Services

• Mustbe authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa

• Minimum age requirement is 18years

• Must be able to regularly push/pull/lift 21-50 pounds

• Ability to withstand 6 or more hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday

• Ability and willingness to assist individuals in activities of daily living including feeding, restroomassistanceand other self-help skills

• Ability or willingness to learn basic computer and technology skills

• This position does not require you to transport individuals

Our vision is that every person with disabilities thrives in an inclusive community. Together with our community partners, we raise awareness, help shape opportunities, and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life.Join usin our mission. Apply now!

Partnership Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon anycharacteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply.

Learn more atwww.partnershipresources.org