ASLEEP OVERNIGHT DSP-$2000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of MN; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Alive Workplace

Raise after 6 months

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional for an overnight role in Red Wing, MN. You will provide guidance, support, advocacy, and safety through strong relationships with individuals receiving services, helping with daily living skills and community engagement.

The position includes transportation to appointments, and you will maintain documentation and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred (1 year).
• Computer skills to support LSS technology and basic math.
• Reading, writing and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to recognize boundaries with patience and self-control.
• Medication administration training may be obtained after hire.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be obtained after hire.
• Mental Health certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and safety through relationship building.
• Advocate for individuals in medical and community engagement.
• Assist individuals in performing essential living skills and independence.
• Provide transportation to appointments and events.
• Maintain documentation and participate in periodic meetings/trainings.
• Overnight duties with limited sleep and ongoing monitoring.

Skills

Computer skills

Math skills

Reading & writing

Problem solving

Patience

Flexibility

Boundaries awareness

Job description

Featherstone
1505 Woodland Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066, USA

Featherstone
1505 Woodland Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066, USA

• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $14.46/hour.
• $2000 Hiring Bonus*

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!

*To be eligible for a hiring bonus you must meet the following requirements:

• 40% FTE or greater
• Remain up to date on all trainings
• Work all scheduled shifts

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