Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota-posted 5 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Crookston, MN
1,001-5,000 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

As an In-Home Direct Support Professional, you will provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction to individuals with disabilities. You will support individuals in their homes or within their community and assist in the development and monitoring of their individual plans, hopes, and dreams. You will support individuals in developing their essential living skills by maintaining/increasing their independence. You will be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings in accordance with regulations. Most importantly, you will need to have the advocacy skills that are expected of all staff that works for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS).

  • Provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety to individuals with disabilities.
  • Support individuals in their homes or within their community.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of individual plans, hopes, and dreams.
  • Support individuals in developing essential living skills and maintaining/increasing their independence.
  • Maintain documentation and perform record keeping.
  • Participate in periodic meetings/trainings in accordance with regulations.
  • Exhibit advocacy skills expected of all staff.
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
  • Successful completion of medication administration training.
  • Computer and math skills.
  • Able to read, write, solve problems, and accept/follow through with directions.
  • Good decision-making skills and the ability to respond to emergency situations.
  • Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
  • CPR/First Aid certification is preferred (may be obtained after hire).
  • Supportive, Positive and Fun workplace environment.
  • Careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees.
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