Direct Support Professional - Life Enrichment Program
- 8-hour shifts
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.86–$22.06 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Minnesota post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $18–$20.50, across 103 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
Program: Life Enrichment Program
Location(s): Positions are currently available in Anoka, Coon Rapids, Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, New Brighton, Oakdale, and St. Louis Park MN
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard 8-hour shifts between 7:00am - 4:00pm
Wage: Hourly based on experience and qualifications
Level 1: $17.86 - $18.39 per hour
Level 2: $18.91 - 19.96 per hour
Level 3: $21.01 - $22.06 per hour
Reports to: Program Supervisor/ Program Manager
No evenings | No weekends | No major holidays
About Rise
Join our Direct Support Professional (DSP) team supporting adults with disabilities in our Life Enrichment Program. At Rise, we believe every person deserves the chance to live a life filled with purpose. Our Direct Support Professional's help make that possible- while enjoying a fun, supportive, and mission-driven team culture. We provide robust training and ongoing support. You bring compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
In our life-enrichment services, we support individuals with disabilities to set and achieve their personal goals. They can set goals related to:
- health and fitness, mental wellbeing
- independent living skills like cooking or money management
- Volunteering and community exploration
- hobbies like painting, crafts, and card games
- Activities may include art therapy, music therapy, cooking groups, YMCA classes, social events, reading groups, and community outings
This position may be filled at the Direct Support Professional Level I, Level II or Level III, depending on qualifications, experience, and program needs.
Responsibilities
As a Direct Support Professional, you will work directly with adults with disabilities to support their goals in both community and program settings. Your day may include:
- Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks
- Supporting therapeutic exercises such as walking or range-of-motion programs
- Encouraging participants during group activities or job-related tasks
- Implementing person-centered support plans
- Collaborating with program staff, site contacts, and employers
- Documenting progress, medication administration, and activity outcomes
- Lifting and transferring individuals using proper safety techniques.
Level 1 Responsibilities:
No driving responsibilities required
Focus on direct care and implementation of person-centered support plans
Complete required service documentation and daily care tasks
Level 2 Responsibilities:
Provide daily transportation of persons supported using company vehicles (vans/buses)
Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet insurability requirements
Follow all transportation safety procedures and protocols
Level 3 Responsibilities:
Provide case management support as necessary
Maintain medication administration certification
Assist and mentor DSP levels 1 and 2 in training as needed
Requirements
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
- Ability to meet DHS Rule 11 and Rise MVR background check requirements
- Reliable attendance
- Strong teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a social services setting
- Experience using person-centered approaches with individuals with disabilities
- Detail-oriented, efficient, and communicative
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Benefits
- Medical insurance (single coverage under $90/month)
- Dental (under $17/month) and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 100% vested employer match
- Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Life, STD, LTD
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition reimbursement + Rise-sponsored training (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
- PTO starts at 16 days in year one, plus 2 floating holidays & 48 hours ESST
- Employee Resource Groups (DEI, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, and more)
- Supportive, fun culture with real advancement opportunities
- PSLF-eligible employer, your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.
Why Rise?
We are a person-centered, inclusive organization that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to ensure that all participants and staff feel respected, supported, and connected. If you want a career where you help people live meaningful, self-directed lives and grow professionally, we’d love to have you on our team!
From Rise's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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