Asleep Overnight DSP with $1500 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

ALIVE Workplace

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is hiring multiple part-time asleep overnight Direct Support Professionals in East Grand Forks, MN. The role runs 10:00pm–9:00am with a wage starting at $13.96/hour and a potential raise to $14.46/hour after six months.

A $1,500 hiring bonus is offered to eligible applicants. You will support individuals with daily living skills, provide transportation, document activities, and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training of at least one year with individuals with disabilities is desired.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be obtained after hire.
• Medication administration training may be obtained after hire.
• Mental Health certification is desired (may be obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, encouragement, support, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction with individuals receiving services.
• Advocate for individuals in medical and community activities and support personal choice.
• Maintain documentation and participate in meetings/trainings according to regulations.
• Provide transportation to appointments and events as needed.
• Overnight duties from 10:00pm to 9:00am with approximately five hours of sleep.

Skills

Disability care experience

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Medication administration training

Mental Health certification

Job description

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Asleep Overnight DSP with $1500 Hiring Bonus

Locations

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East Grand Forks, MN 56721, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $13.96 USD per hour
• Personal Support Services
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: ASLEE010039

Description

Pay:

• $13.96/hr
• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $14.46/hour.
• $1,500 Hiring Bonus!*

We are currently hiring for multiple part-time asleep overnight (10:00pm-9:00am) DSP positions across the East Grand Forks area.

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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