Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Birch Bluff

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending

403B retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) is a nonprofit that supports adults, seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals assist with daily living activities, personal cares, and household tasks while maintaining client safety and well-being.

Benefits include medical, dental, life and retirement options; paid time off and opportunities for advancement. A valid driver’s license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status.
• Must not be excluded from government health programs by the Office of Inspector General.
• Must be able to meet company’s physical job demands.
• Must have a valid current driver’s license and vehicle insurance as required by state law.
• Successful completion of Medication Administration class 80% or greater; regularly passes medications using correct procedure.
• Ability to use the computer in alignment with client needs and company procedures.
• At least 1 year of experience with clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Interest in supporting clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and/or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with daily cares, medical needs and supports (ADLs, mental health).
• Plan and implement recreation, leisure and community activities.
• Drives to/from and accompanies client to appointments and activities using a company vehicle.
• Supports community relationships and facilitates friendships.
• Maintains documentation of medications, treatments and logs accurately and timely.
• Ensures supervision of clients and follows CSSP/CSSP-A plans.
• Reads and follows policies; participates in mandatory training.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and MORA policies.

Job description

Job Summary:
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist clients with all the activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation. Responsible for the dailywell-being and safety of the clients, while ensuring adequate supervision. Assist with household maintenance andhousekeeping and is responsible for various tasks to support the home.

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres – MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.

MORA provides an array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a Discover Summer Daytime Programming for Youth with Disabilities.Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.

Schedule:
Week 1
Monday-Friday 7am-2pm
Week 2
Monday-Friday 7am-2pm

Hourly Pay Rate:
$18.00 per hour
Weekend differential +$2.00 hour for hours between Fri 10pm and Sun 10pm
Overnight differential +$1.00 hour for hours between 10pm and 6am
($12.13 per hour sleep hours only when assigned)

$1,500 Retention Bonus for full-time staff & $750 for part-time staff. Paid out over 1 year.

Essential Job Functions and Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists clients with daily cares, medical needs and supports, ADLs and mental health supports
• Assists individuals with a daily routine, providing opportunities for choice and presenting creative options as needed. The daily routine includes, but is not limited to: hygiene, domestic tasks, leisure time usage, grooming, socializing, budgeting, money usage, safety and health, studying, homework completion if applicable, and participating as a member of the community.
• Plan and implement recreation, leisure and community activities
• Drives to/from and accompanies client/s at appointments and community activities using a company vehicle during all hours of operation
• Assists individuals supported in establishing and maintaining community relationships and facilitating friendships.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan
• Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language
• Maintains a working knowledge of person(s) history, skills, areas of vulnerabilities, habilitation plans, and emergency procedures.
• Participates in the support team process; assists with developing, and implementing goals
• Maintains and performs proper administration and documentation of all prescribed medication, treatments, diets, and/or exams, or as otherwise directed by the CSSP and CSSP-A.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and MORA policies and procedures.
• Prepare meals following planned menu for clients in the home and complete weekly food ordering as needed and/or scheduled
• Assists with daily housekeeping and household maintenance
• Completes house quality improvement assessments and addresses identified issues as needed.
• Ensures adequate supervision of clients, including remaining on shift until a replacement employee arrives
• Works harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individuals
• Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the home
• Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations
• Reads and follows company policies and procedures
• Remains awake at all times unless working an assigned sleeping shift.
• Documents program data and daily log information accurately and in a timely fashion
• Collaborates with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed
  Desired Qualifications:
• At least 1 year of experience with clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Interest in supporting clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and/or mental health needs

Required Qualifications:

• Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status
• Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General
• Must be able to successfully meet company’s physical job demands
• Must have a valid current driver’s license and must have vehicle insurance as required by state law
• Successful completion of Medication Administration class 80% or greater, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error
• Ability to use the computer and do so in alignment with client needs and company procedures

Benefits: Full-time employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including:

• Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance; employee, spouse, and children’s coverage options
• Long-term disability
• Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
• 403B retirement plans that match after 1 yearof employment
• Paid time off up to 3 weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
• Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)
• Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
• Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
• Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within.

Cherishing the big-hearted heritage of our beginnings, we actively advocate for equity and inclusion for the individuals we serve and for our employees. Healthy. Happy. Human. Join us.

MORAcares.org/careers/

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres

7200 Rolling Acres Road
Victoria, MN 55386

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