Vocational Direct Support Professional - Part Time
- Part-time
Open in 1 location
Orion Associates posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.
Minnesota
2 open- $20/hr
Hopkins, MN (opens on this page)
Posted 5mo ago
- $20/hr
Hopkins, MN (opens on this page)
Posted 5mo ago
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This posting states $20 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Minnesota post a median of $18.50 an hour, the middle half $18–$20.19, across 78 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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About the job
Job Title: Supported Employment Services Direct Support Professional
Location: Hopkins, MN and other areas across the Twin Cities Metro area
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 am - 4 pm
Wage: $20 hourly including company benefits
Job Summary
As a Supported Employment Services Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, interfering behaviors, and/or medical complexities at their jobs within the community. Staff may be working 1:1 with a person or within a group based on the job site in the community.
Essential Job Duties:
Personal cares including bathroom supports and medication administration
Accompanying individuals into the community to participate in a variety of activities
Facilitating personal choice and promoting self-advocacy
Helping others understand the individual’s capabilities
Following specific behavior plans and program goals
Working to improve the quality of life for those we serve
Required Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Proficiency in spoken and written English language
Comfortable with personal cares for males and females
Must be comfortable driving large passenger vehicle
Have a vehicle with current car insurance
Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
Have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purposes
Successful clearance from a DHS Background Study
Preferred Experience:
Experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
Experience working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions
From Orion Associates's job posting for Hopkins, MN, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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