Direct Support Professional - In-Home Services
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$20.00 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, Minnesota open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Skyline Home Healthcare
About Us:
Skyline Home Healthcare provides person-centered support and care to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities in their own homes and communities.
Our In-Home Services program helps individuals build independence, improve daily living skills, and participate more fully in their communities. We are proud to serve people across the state of Minnesota and remain dedicated to helping each person reach their personal goals.
Our mission is simple: to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve can achieve their highest level of independence and success.
Company Benefits and Perks
Paid Training
401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
Company-Provided Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance available
Growth and Management Opportunities
Employee of the Month recognition and gift card
Job Title:
In-Home Service Direct Support Professional Specialist
Location:
Various areas across the Minneapolis/St. Paul Twin Cities area.
(Valid Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle required for work-related travel.)
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, with availability between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM depending on program needs.
Occasional weekend hours may be required based on individual schedules.
Wage:
$20.00/hour (includes full-time benefits and paid training)
Job Summary:
Skyline Home Healthcare’s In-Home Services Department provides individualized supports to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or mental health diagnoses in their homes and communities.
Support focuses on helping individuals build independent living skills, including grocery shopping, managing mail, cooking, housekeeping, and achieving personal goals.
You will work one-on-one with individuals, providing direct care and guidance in their homes and communities. Shifts typically last 2–6 hours, and you may support 1–3 individuals per day. Scheduling is flexible and built around your availability and preferred work areas.
Essential Job Duties:
Assist with daily living and household tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and cooking.
Support individuals in developing life skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, and community participation.
Encourage and guide individuals toward achieving personal goals and greater independence.
Actively engage in community outings, fitness activities, and social events.
Provide supervision and transportation to appointments or community activities using your personal vehicle.
Required Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older (per state licensing requirements)
Proficient in spoken and written English
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with current car insurance
Acceptable driving record per company policy
Clear Department of Human Services (DHS) background check
Comfortable performing all essential job duties listed above
Preferred (Not Required):
Experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnoses
Experience working in home or community-based settings