DSP ASLEEP OVERNIGHT: $2000 hiring bonus!

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Cannon Falls, MN

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About The Position

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

This is an overnight position that allows approximately five hours of sleep per night. Concerns arising during the night and morning hours are expected to be addressed. Pay is $13.96 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to up to $14.46 per hour after six months of consistent employment. A $2,000 hiring bonus is offered to eligible employees.

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 working 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 to individuals receiving services.
• Advocate for individuals in medical matters, community engagement, and personal choice.
• Address situations and emergencies that arise.
• 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.
• Address concerns that arise during overnight and morning hours.

Benefits

• $2,000 hiring bonus for eligible employees.
• Opportunity for a wage increase up to $14.46 per hour after six months of consistent employment.
• Alive Workplace described as supportive, positive, and fun.

What This Job Offers

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