Direct Support Professional II (DSP) - New Hope

Lifeworks Services Inc; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 55,655,000 - 61,606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short & long-term disability coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000

403(b) retirement plan with company 3%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Lifeworks Services in New Hope, MN, is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to advocate for disability inclusion and coordinate community access. You will build rapport with individuals and their support teams, prepare required 245D documents, and facilitate meetings to ensure person-centered services are delivered effectively.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with hourly compensation of $20–$21.50 and a sign-on bonus up to $1,500. Benefits include PTO, holidays, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and two years of experience in human services required.
• Bachelor’s degree or four years of education/experience preferred.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for disability inclusion and create opportunities for classes and community involvement.
• Build rapport with individuals, support teams, and community members.
• Document annual plans and SPAs with outcomes, goals, and strategies.
• Train staff on person-centered service delivery and safety procedures.
• Coordinate transportation and support for personal care and community access.

Skills

Communication

Rapport building

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Advocate for disability inclusion while identifying and creating new opportunities for classes and community involvement. Build rapport with individuals, their support teams, and community members. Create and update all required 245D support documents and attend and facilitate meetings with support teams. Train staff on best practices for delivering person-centered services.

Position Title: Direct Support Professional II

Department: Day Services

Hours: Full-time; Monday – Friday (non-exempt)

Location: Lifeworks Services – New Hope

Compensation: $20 - $21.50 per hour

Sign on bonus: up to $1,500 (to be paid out at 60 days and 120 days of employment)

Bonus Eligible: Yearly

What we offer employees:

Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why work at Lifeworks:

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Are capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
• Have regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of the business.
• Are well organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Work independently with excellent time management skills.
• Work effectively with others to reach common goals and objectives.
• Must pass a background study with the Department of Human Services, a drug test, clean driving record and have reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes (e.g., in-office, on-site training locations, etc.).

How you’ll be spending your time:

• Providing services that assist people with disabilities in accessing the community through person-centered supports that lead to informed choice.
• Documenting annual plans and creating Support Plan Addendums (SPAs), including but not limited to outcomes, goals, training strategies, evaluation plans, community resources, adaptive devices, instructional technology, therapies, and positive support transition plans.
• Creating, implementing, and training staff to carry out outcomes and goals, training strategies, and positive support transition plans, while ensuring all required training documentation is completed as a designated coordinator.
• Arranging and/or providing necessary transportation to and from community sites in collaboration with staff and team members, which may include driving individuals in a personal vehicle or a Lifeworks vehicle.
• Arranging or providing additional support and assistance needed for individuals to complete personal care routines (eating, bathroom, and medical assistance), maintain and expand participation in activities, and strengthen their relationships and community involvement.
• Building and sustaining community relationships to increase access to inclusive social opportunities for individuals.
• Assisting individuals by collaborating with the Lifeworks employment team and other relevant services to support employment opportunities.
• Managing billable time and ensuring all billing is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attending all required training and team meetings.
• Following safety procedures and helping identify safety needs for oneself and others and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree & two years of experience in the human service field.
• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of four years of education and experience preferred.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Equity Statement:

Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] or 651-454-2732, and we will be happy to support you.