ASLEEP OVERNIGHT DSP-$2000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota seeks a Direct Support Professional for an overnight role in Minnesota. You will guide and support individuals, advocate for personal choice, provide transportation, and help with essential living skills.

Documentation and meetings are part of the duties, with emphasis on safety and emergency response as needed. The position requires background check compliance and may include medications, CPR/First Aid training after hire.

Qualifications

• Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
• Experience and/or training with individuals with disabilities is desired.
• Able to read, write, and solve problems; basic math skills.
• Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• Medication administration training and CPR/First Aid certification may be obtained after hire.
• Mental Health certification is desired (may be obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction.
• Advocate for individuals in medical and community engagement and support personal choice.
• Transport individuals to appointments and events; assist with living skills to increase independence.
• Maintain documentation and participate in record keeping and meetings/trainings.
• Address night-time concerns during an overnight shift with approximately five hours of sleep.
• Respond to situations or emergencies as they arise and ensure safety.

Skills

Background check

Disability experience

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Boundaries & patience

Problem solving

Medication training

CPR/First Aid

Mental health cert

Job description

• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $14.46/hour.

Pay

• $13.96/hour
• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $14.46/hour.

Shifts

• Tuesday evening- Monday evening
• 7 days on; 7 days off

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).

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!