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Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Accessible Space

Accessible Space Duluth, MN $20+/hour

Job Description

We are looking for a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Duluth, MN.

As a DSP, you will provide essential support to individuals with disabilities, helping them live independently and maintain a high quality of life.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive pay - $20 hour
  • up to 3 weeks paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan (403b)
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in people's lives.
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Personal care and housekeeping services
  • Assist the residents in developing or executing independent living skills
  • Provide written and/or electronic communication
  • Accompany residents to appointments, via van transport, when necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 18 years of age.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse range of individuals.
  • A demonstrated customer-service approach to work. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to self-motivate and effectively manage time and shift priorities.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with the resident and provider. Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English in order to ensure accurate communication and documentation.
  • Must pass a background check and meet other employment requirements.

ASI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Accessible Space, Inc. not to discriminate against any person based on race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, disability, marital status or status with regard to public assistance or any other protected status.

$42k beats the market for Home Health and Personal Care Aides nationally

National salary averages
$42k
↑ 19% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$26k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $44k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

This is a strong offer—weigh total comp and growth potential. Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+17%
10yr growth
765,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024