Redwood Family Care Network·Bemidji, Minnesota
Provide daily living support, personal care, and medication assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Ensure safety and community access while documenting progress and implementing behavioral strategies.
Job Title: Direct Support Professional – $500 Sign-on Bonus
$17.00 - $18.00/hr Shifts Needed: Full-Time - NOCS Monday- Wednesday and every other Sunday Location: Bemidji, MN Direct Support Professionals help individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and medical needs live safe, independent, and meaningful lives. In this role, you’ll support daily living skills, personal care, hygiene, meals, medication assistance, community access, social skills, housekeeping, safety, and recreation. You’ll follow support plans, document daily progress, and use behavioral and crisis-prevention strategies as trained. Success in this position requires dependable communication, teamwork, problem-solving, confidentiality, and the ability to learn required procedures and regulations. Benefits – Full-Time Medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance HSA, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA EAP Employee discount program PTO Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay Pre-Tax 401(k)After-Tax Roth Tuition discount through Capella University Education & Experience High school diploma or GED preferred CPR/First Aid (provided) Crisis intervention training (provided) Physical Requirements Works primarily in the program location, with occasional outdoor/community activities Frequent sitting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, crawling, reaching, walking, driving, traveling, kneeling, and crouching
A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and undergo CPR/First Aid and crisis intervention training.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.