Direct Support Professional - Day Services, No Weekends
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How this pay compares
This posting states $19.25 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Minnesota post a median of $18.50 an hour, the middle half $17.88–$20.25, across 96 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Minnesota earn a median of $18.45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Employment Services Main location in Vadnais Heights reported 4 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 174,957 hours worked: 4.6 per 100 full-time workers, against 4.1 per 100 full-time workers at workshops for persons with disabilitiesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 4.4 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Looking for a unique caregiving position with a fantastic schedule? This is the job for you! Direct Support Professionals work with clients through various life enrichment, employment, and vocational rehabilitation to more than 400 clients! As a Direct Support Professional, you will work with clients through fun and engaging activities that help the client’s everyday life, such as painting, pottery, sewing, outings, and so much more! We are the most extensive day program in Ramsey County, with a 60-year history of leadership in person-centered planning, self-advocacy, meaningful work options, and continuous innovation.
DSP Hiring Offers
- Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm set schedule.
- 6 different health insurance options through Medica.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- 3% 403B retirement match.
- 10 hours of accrued PTO per month.
- Free life insurance for employees & all dependents.
- Performance-based annual wage increases.
- A great work environment & clients to work with!
DSP Responsibilities
- Encourage clients to engage in day activities, outings, and community inclusion.
- Be engaged throughout the day with clients in activities or community outings.
- Assist clients in personal care such as toileting, changing briefs, occasionally bathing, feeding, and preparing meals as needed.
- Transfer clients using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment.
- Assist in meeting the transportation needs of clients including, assisting in loading, and unloading of clients in a safe and reliable manner.
- Complete required documentation for assigned clients.
DSP Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Experience working with clients who need assistance with personal care.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications.
- Ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
- Commitment to promoting a safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol test following a conditional job offer.
Our Commitment to DEI
We are dedicated to building a diverse team of employees who have a ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
If you are excited about this role and feel that you would be an asset to it, regardless of your experience, we highly encourage you to apply. We value people for life, education, and work experience.
Essential Physical Functions
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, and communicate daily continually. The employee must also be able to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, run, reach, push, pull, regularly move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. This may include moving clients who are unable to support their own weight or pushing and pulling wheelchairs used by clients weighing 100-200 pounds.
From Merrick's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Merrick
Merrick hires caregivers in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.
Hires in MinnesotaPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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