DSP Asleep Overnight

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • LeRoy, MN

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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 care and community engagement, while supporting personal choice. You will address situations and emergencies that arise and help individuals develop essential living skills so they can live lives that match their hopes and dreams. You will provide transportation to appointments and other events individuals desire. You will maintain documentation and records and participate in periodic meetings and trainings in accordance with regulations.

This is an asleep overnight position with approximately five hours of sleep per night. Concerns that arise during the night and morning hours are expected to be addressed. The schedule includes every other weekend.

Requirements

• Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
• Have computer skills to support LSS 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 with individuals with disabilities is desired.
• Mental Health certification is desired and 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, community engagement, and personal choice.
• Address situations and emergencies that arise.
• Support individuals in performing essential living skills more independently and in pursuing lives that match their hopes and dreams.
• Provide transportation to appointments and other events individuals desire.
• Maintain documentation and records.
• Participate in periodic meetings and trainings according to regulations.
• Address concerns that arise during the night and morning hours.

Benefits

• Opportunity to increase the hourly wage from $13.96 to $14.46 after six months of consistent employment.
• Alive Workplace described as supportive, positive, and fun.
• Careers described as challenging, energizing, and rewarding.

What This Job Offers

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