Direct Support Professional with 2500 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Fergus Falls, MN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide guidance and encouragement, while building meaningful and supportive relationships with the individuals receiving services. You will advocate for the individuals in all aspects of their life, including community engagement and support in essential living skills. You will also be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings according to regulations and LSS standards.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Check
• The ability to successfully pass a background check
• Basic computer skills
• Able to read and write in the English language
• The desire to help individuals with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams
• 40% FTE or greater (to be eligible for hiring bonus)
• Remain up to date on all trainings (to be eligible for hiring bonus)
• Maintain employment in good standing (to be eligible for hiring bonus)
• Work all scheduled shifts (to be eligible for hiring bonus)

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement
• Build meaningful and supportive relationships with individuals receiving services
• Advocate for individuals in all aspects of their life, including community engagement and support in essential living skills
• Maintain documentation
• Perform record keeping
• Participate in periodic meetings/trainings according to regulations and LSS standards

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Other ancillary plans
• Generous PTO plan
• Paid holidays
• Float days
• Paid training
• Opportunities to continue professional development
• $2,500 Hiring Bonus

What This Job Offers

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