Direct Support Professional

Job Overview

At Minnesota Care Counseling Services (MNCCS), we are committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through person-centered and culturally responsive support. Our Respite Services provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young adults who require temporary care.

• Paid time off

• Provide direct care and supervision to children with disabilities in a residential respite setting.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and eating.
• Create a nurturing and safe space through patience, empathy, and clear communication.
• Implement individualized service and behavior support plans tailored to each child’s unique needs.
• Engage clients in age-appropriate recreational and community-based activities to foster skill-building and social integration.
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation of daily activities, incidents, and client progress while complying with HIPAA and 245D licensing standards.
• Collaborate with families, clinical professionals, and other team members to ensure consistent and holistic care.
• Support with mobility needs and physical transfers as required.

• Experience working with children or youth with disabilities, especially those on the autism spectrum, is highly preferred.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, positive behavior supports, and developmental disabilities.
• Flexibility to work across two locations (Bloomington & Maple Grove).
• Ability to lift and assist with mobility as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or within a team.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor essential to supporting diverse client needs.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Must pass DHS background study and meet all 245D licensing requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

• Be part of a mission-driven organization serving communities across the Twin Cities.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with professional growth opportunities.
• Receive training in 245D, crisis management, and other key areas of disability support.

Apply now and help children thrive in a compassionate and supportive setting. Your care can change lives.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care