Asleep Overnight DSP

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional for an overnight shift. You will provide guidance, support and safety to individuals receiving services and help with daily living skills, transportation to appointments, and documentation.

Responsibilities include advocating for personal choice, maintaining records, and participating in trainings. Background checks are required, with certifications such as CPR/First Aid possible after hire.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Experience and/or training with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Computer skills that support LSS technology and basic math skills.
• Able to read, write, and solve problems.
• Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
• Successful completion of medication administration training (may be obtained after hire).
• CPR/First Aid certification (may be obtained after hire).
• Mental Health certification is desired (may be obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight guidance, support, and safety to individuals.
• Coordinate transportation to appointments and events.
• Maintain documentation and participate in meetings/trainings.
• Advocate for personal choice and assist with daily living skills.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Patience

Boundary setting

Problem solving

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Job Summary

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 the individuals in all aspects of life - including medical and community engagement - while advocating for personal choice. You will address any situations or emergencies that may arise. You will support individuals in performing essential living skills more independently, assuring they are living the life that matches their hopes and dreams. You will provide transportation to all appointments and other events each individual desires. You will be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings according to regulations. This is an overnight position that allows for approximately five hours of sleep per night. However, concerns during the night and in the morning hours are expected to be addressed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
• Experience and/or training of at least one year with individuals with disabilities is desired.
• Computer skills that support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) technology and basic math skills.
• Able to read, write, and solve problems.
• Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
• Successful completion of medication administration training (may be obtained after hire).
• CPR/First Aid certification (may be obtained after hire).
• Mental Health certification is desired (may be obtained after hire).

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