DSP Lead Float
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional - Lead Float, you will provide support and assistance to individuals as they develop, enhance, renew, and continue their natural support networks. You will support individuals in pursuing lifelong hopes, dreams, and personal outcomes aligned with MLMC, and advocate for them in all aspects of life, including medical care and community participation. You will observe, listen, and respond with dignity and respect, including in emergency situations. You will assist individuals in becoming more independent with essential life skills such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, medication administration, cleaning, and laundry. You will participate in events and activities with individuals, including driving and possibly accompanying them on overnight trips. You will complete required documentation and record keeping, attend required training and meetings, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week float position scheduled across 5–6 houses. Open availability is required, and schedules are provided a month in advance. Pay is $19 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to $19.50 per hour after six months of consistent employment.
Requirements
- Experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Medication administration training; may be obtained after hire.
- First Aid training; a CPR certificate may be required and may be obtained after hire.
- Mental Health certification may be required and may be obtained after hire.
- Bureau of Criminal Affairs background study clearance.
- Driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Check (MVR).
- Ability to read, write, and use a computer.
- Basic math and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to recognize boundaries.
- Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
- Patience, self-control, and flexibility.
- Computer skills that support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota technology.
- Open availability to work a 40-hour week across 5–6 houses.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience and/or training with individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals in developing and maintaining their natural support networks.
- Support individuals in pursuing lifelong hopes, dreams, and personal outcomes aligned with MLMC.
- Advocate for individuals in areas such as medical care and community life.
- Observe, listen, and respond to individuals with dignity and respect, including in emergencies.
- Assist individuals with essential life skills, including meal preparation, personal hygiene, medication administration, cleaning, and laundry.
- Participate with individuals in events and activities; drive and possibly accompany them on overnight trips.
- Complete required documentation and record keeping.
- Participate in required training and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunity for a wage increase to $19.50 per hour after six months of consistent employment.
- Alive Workplace described as supportive, positive, and fun.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
