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Direct Support Professional, No Weekends

Merrick$19.25/hrVadnais Heights, MNFull timePosted 4d agoStill open, checked every night
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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.

Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 85.3%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.64x · Clicks 27
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 75.8% · Stating an hourly rate 73.5%

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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 employment, vocational rehabilitation, and life enrichment to more than 400 clients! As a Direct Support Professional, you will work with clients in their job development while encouraging them to complete work tasks, assist them with questions, and track their time. 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.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Hiring Offers

  • Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 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!

Direct Support Professional ( DSP) Responsibilities

  • Encourage clients to reach their personal and employment goals, including encouraging clients to work.
  • Train, coach, and monitor clients to perform work-related contracts.
  • Complete the necessary paperwork, documentation, and reports for clients' work.
  • Be engaged throughout the day with clients in work and non-work-related activities or community outings.
  • Transfer clients using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment such as wheelchairs, Posey belt, walkers, standers, etc.
  • Assist in meeting the transportation needs of clients, including assisting in loading and unloading clients in a safe and reliable manner.
  • Assist clients in personal care, such as toileting, feeding, and preparing meals, as needed.

Direct Support Professional ( DSP) Qualifications

  • High School Diploma.
  • 6 months or more of relevant experience
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications.
  • Maintaining a current DOT medical examiner certificate and medical waiver is preferred.
  • 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 you feel that you would be an asset to this position, regardless of your experience, we highly encourage you to apply. We value people for all life, education, and work experience.

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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