DSP Asleep Overnight

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • LeRoy, MN

21h

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction with individuals receiving services. You will advocate for individuals in all aspects of life, including medical needs and community engagement, while supporting personal choice. You will respond to situations and emergencies and help individuals develop essential living skills so they can live in ways that match their hopes and dreams. The position includes providing transportation to appointments and other events, maintaining documentation and records, and participating in periodic meetings and trainings required by regulations.

This is an asleep overnight position with shifts every other weekend. It allows for approximately five hours of sleep per night, but concerns during the night and morning hours are expected to be addressed. Pay is $13.96 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to $14.46 per hour after six months of consistent employment.

Requirements

• Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
• Have computer skills to support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota technology and basic math skills.
• Be able to read, write, and solve problems.
• Recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• Be able to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
• Successfully complete medication administration training; this may be obtained after hire.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid certification; this may be obtained after hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities.
• Mental Health certification; this may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction with individuals receiving services.
• Advocate for individuals in medical matters and community engagement while supporting personal choice.
• Address situations and emergencies that arise, including concerns during overnight and morning hours.
• Support individuals in developing essential living skills and greater independence.
• Provide transportation to appointments and other events desired by individuals.
• Maintain documentation and records.
• Participate in periodic meetings and trainings according to regulations.

Benefits

• An Alive Workplace described as supportive, positive, and fun.
• Opportunity for a wage increase to $14.46 per hour after six months of consistent employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed