DSP Intermittent: Asleep Overnights
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, help individuals build independence in essential living skills, and support them in living lives that match their hopes and dreams. You will provide transportation to appointments and other events individuals desire. The role also includes maintaining documentation and records and participating in periodic meetings and trainings as required by regulations. This is an intermittent overnight position with shifts every other Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. 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 pay to up 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 with individuals with disabilities.
- Mental Health certification; this may be obtained after hire.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships and provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through 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 may arise.
- Support individuals in developing independence in essential living skills and living in ways that match their hopes and dreams.
- Provide transportation to appointments and other events desired by individuals.
- Maintain documentation and records.
- Participate in periodic meetings and trainings according to regulations.
- Address concerns that arise during overnight and morning hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
