Weekend Float Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Our Float Direct Support Professionals provide staffing support to the organization; they are adaptable and flexible and will have the skill set to be able to work across our program sites. Float DSP’s will be scheduled for 40 hours/week based on the openings within our organization in a combination of some pre-schedule shifts and some on-call shifts. A Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) at Living Well Disability Services provides assistance and support to people to live well. This includes: Assisting people in personal cares such as eating, brushing their teeth, showering, etc. Supporting people to participate in the activities they enjoy... getting a cup of coffee, going for a walk, going to a movie or even a sporting event! Creating a welcoming home for people by keeping each persons home clean, preparing nutritious meals, and having a positive and supportive attitude with each person served and your teammates. Role modeling positive interactions and supporting people to have meaningful relationships Documenting on the services provided each day in the electronic (computer based) documentation system Weekend Float Direct Support Professionals must be available to work a flexible schedule and be available between the hours of 6:00 am – 10:00 pm. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). As much as possible, a schedule may be determined a week in advance, however the position is subject to short term schedule changes. The Weekend Float Direct Support Professional will work a minimum of 3 weekends per month/6 weekend shifts per month. Living Well provides services in homes across several different counties: Hennepin: Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Edina, Maple Grove, Crystal, Plymouth, Long Lake, Golden Valley Dakota: Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St. Paul Ramsey: Maplewood and Little Canada Isanti: Cambridge Sherburne: Big Lake Wright: Buffalo
Requirements
- The Float Direct Support Professional must have had a minimum of one years prior experience supporting people with disabilities in their homes.
- All employees must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass a MN Department of Human Services Background Study.
- This position does require a valid drivers license, vehicle (we offer paid mileage), and the ability to be deemed eligible to drive per our insurance requirements.
- Applicants should be comfortable using a computer for documentation, email, and time reporting.
Responsibilities
- Assisting people in personal cares such as eating, brushing their teeth, showering, etc.
- Supporting people to participate in the activities they enjoy... getting a cup of coffee, going for a walk, going to a movie or even a sporting event!
- Creating a welcoming home for people by keeping each persons home clean, preparing nutritious meals, and having a positive and supportive attitude with each person served and your teammates.
- Role modeling positive interactions and supporting people to have meaningful relationships
- Documenting on the services provided each day in the electronic (computer based) documentation system
Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan with Employer’s Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts through: YMCA Corporate Wellness Tickets-At-Work LifeMart
- Generous Paid time off (PTO)
- Financial Benefit
- Medical Insurance
- FSA & HSA Plans
- Vision
- Dental
- Short Term / Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance (at no cost to you!)
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
