In-Home DSP - Little Falls (PT Primarily afternoons/evenings)

Now Hiring: In-Home Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) – Little Falls, MN
* $500 Hiring Bonus! *

Make every day meaningful at Catholic Charities, where your work truly matters.

If you’re looking for a role where you can have fun, feel fulfilled, and make a real impact, this is the place for you! Our dedicated, upbeat team of direct support professionals works one-on-one with amazing youth—helping them grow, thrive, and achieve their goals. Sometimes that means cooking a favorite meal together, celebrating a breakthrough, or just sharing a laugh. It all matters.

We are currently hiring DSPs to support youth with high behavioral needs in the Little Falls area. Because schedules may shift at times (such as for weather), we strongly prefer candidates who live near Little Falls.

Who We Are

Catholic Charities is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization serving communities across Central Minnesota. We believe in uplifting and supporting one another through our core values: Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service.

At the heart of what we do are people—clients seeking support, team members offering it, and the community partners who believe we thrive together.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Flexible scheduling, primarily afternoon and evening hours
• About 20–24 hours/week, with opportunities to grow into additional hours
• A chance to build real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you support
• A supportive, mission-driven work culture grounded in compassion and respect
• $500 hiring bonus to welcome you aboard!

What You’ll Do

As part of our In-Home Program, you’ll empower youth with developmental disabilities and mental health needs to live more independently—whether in their family home, foster home, or their own home.

You’ll work independently, but never alone—we provide strong training, clear support, and a team that has your back.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal Support & Daily Living

• Helping with personal cares (bathing, hygiene, routines)
• Preparing meals and planning activities
• Enhancing quality of life through recreation, community outings, games, reading, and more

• Home Support

• Assisting with laundry, cleaning, and maintaining safe walkways and living areas

• Behavioral Support

• Using treatment plans and therapeutic techniques to guide, support, and coach youth
• Responding confidently to behavioral challenges using training, team guidance, and your growing skillset

• Health & Safety

• Assisting with medication administration and health-related tasks
• Keeping accurate notes and communicating clearly with families, case managers, and supervisors

• Professional Growth

• Attending required trainings and team meetings
• Building and strengthening your direct support skills

• What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth with behavioral challenges is strongly preferred
• Valid MN driver’s license and ability to pass a background check
• Preference for candidates who live near Little Falls
• Because most of the homes our staff work in have cats or dogs, we want employees to feel comfortable and confident around household pets

• Amazing Benefits (starting at 20 hours/week)

• $500 hiring bonus
• Generous vacation time (15 days your first year!)
• 8 paid holidays
• 6 days ESST (sick time)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling
• Health & dental insurance
• Health insurance waive-off credit
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Optional life insurance for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program