Mental Health DSP / Direct Support Professional - West St Paul

YOU WOULD BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU:

• Engage naturally in rapport building and active listening
• Maintain composure in escalated situations
• Collaborate with clients to determine practical steps to solve problems
• Have a passion in working with clients to build independence

SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:

• Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Pay: $18-21/hour, dependent on experience
• $18: At least 6 months of full-time OR 1 year of part-time work experience
• $19: At least 2 years of full-time work experience with at least 6 months of relevant work experience
• $20: At least 3 years of full-time work experience with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
• $21: At least 4 years of full-time work experience with at least 2 years of relevant work experience

REQUIERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least six months of full-time or 1 year of part-time work experience in any field
• Certificate or degree in human services or related field, preferred
• Ability to pass Department of Human Services background check

MORE ON THE ROLE:

You will be serving clients with a variety of mental health needs at our ICS Program in West St Paul. The service you will be providing includes:

• Medication assistance

• Goal setting

• Assistance with problem solving

• Assistance with building independence in homemaking skills

• Assistance with provider coordination

This role does not include completion of personal cares.

WHY SLS?  We are about building careers and a thriving community!

At SLS you can:

• Make an impact: We are driven to make a difference! This isn't lip service. We want things to be better because we were here! We're passionate about improving the lives of everyone we touch- clients, families, care teams, team members, and neighbors.

• Learn and grow: Our goal is excellence, and we are committed to investing in you because we believe everyone deserves our best. We offer:

• Career path with clear opportunities for promotions

• Feedback and support in weekly one-on-ones

• In-house development courses and programs

• Create connections: We love our co-workers! Everyone matters here. SLS is a community with real relationships. Whether it's our day-to-day collaboration, quarterly all-company meetings, or team outings, at SLS you will feel connected to the people you work with.

We exist to improve the quality of life: our clients, our team, our community. If you want to work with purpose, we want to hear from you!

EEO/AA Employer