Asleep Overnight DSP with $3000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Baxter, MN

11d

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 address situations and emergencies, help individuals perform essential living skills more independently, and support them in living a life that matches their hopes and dreams. You will provide transportation to appointments and other events individuals desire. The role also involves documentation, record keeping, and participation in periodic meetings and trainings according to regulations.

This is an overnight position that allows for approximately five hours of sleep per night. Concerns during the night and morning hours are expected to be addressed. Compensation is $13.96 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to $14.46 per hour after six months of consistent employment. A $3,000 hiring bonus is offered subject to eligibility requirements: working at least 40% FTE, staying current on trainings, maintaining employment in good standing, and working all scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
• Computer skills to support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota technology and basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and solve problems.
• Ability to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
• 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.
• Mental Health certification, which 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 their personal choices.
• Address situations and emergencies that arise, including concerns during overnight and morning hours.
• Support individuals in developing independence with essential living skills and pursuing the life they hope for.
• Provide transportation to appointments and other events desired by individuals.
• Maintain documentation and records.
• Participate in periodic meetings and trainings according to regulations.

Benefits

• $3,000 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Opportunity for a wage increase to $14.46 per hour 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