Asleep Overnight: DSP Intermittent-$2000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Wage increase after 6 months up to $14

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is hiring a Direct Support Professional to guide and support individuals with disabilities through daily living, advocacy and safety. You will transport clients to appointments, maintain records, and participate in trainings.

This overnight role requires responsiveness to concerns at night and morning hours. The position offers a wage increase up to $14.46/hour after six months of consistent employment and a $2000 hiring bonus, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• One year experience with individuals with disabilities desired.
• Basic computer and math skills required.
• Ability to read, write and solve problems.
• Must show boundaries, patience, self-control and flexibility.
• 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

• Overnight position with approximately five hours of sleep per night; address concerns during night/morning.
• Provide guidance, support, advocacy, safety and daily living assistance.
• Transport individuals to appointments and events as needed.
• Maintain documentation, records and participate in trainings/meetings.

Skills

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Problem solving

Patience & self-control

Flexibility

Job description

• 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*

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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