Job Title: Direct Support Professional Community Living Specialist

North Star is seeking Direct Service Provider Community Support Specialists (DSP- CSP) The role of DSPCS is to engage the clients you will be working with clients who have physical or mental disabilities and need assistance with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and transportation, as well as providing support with recreational activities, community integration. As a Community Living DSP, you will work in the in-home providing support services. You will be aiding clients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

• Assist clients in learning life skills
• Maintaining a safe living environment
• Assisting individuals with housekeeping, personal hygiene, and other routine needs
• Providing transportation to social outings, doctor appointments, and other activities
• Promoting independence while providing the necessary support
• Delivering individualized support for each patient
• Establishing a safe and trusting relationship with patients
• Maintaining regular paperwork, including fiscal reports, behavioral assessments, medication logs, casework notes, and daily activity logs
• Documenting changes and updates using a computer
• Maintaining extensive knowledge of clients' needs
• The work environment at North Star is casual and relaxed.
• We are seeking caring individuals who are looking to find a rewarding career helping others to achieve their goals while achieving their own goals.

The job might be for you if:

Have compassion and care to work with others in a supported home environment

Enjoy working with individuals to help them in community activities in work, recreation, and other personal activities that promote living a preferred lifestyle in their community.

North Star is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees as individuals.

Must be able to use own vehicle, insured, and acceptable driving record.