DSP Intermittent: Asleep Overnights

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional for an overnight position in Minnesota. You will guide, support, and advocate for individuals receiving services, including medical and community engagement, while providing transportation and maintaining documentation.

This role requires hours of flexibility, patience, and the ability to handle emergencies. Background checks and post-hire trainings may be required; medication administration and CPR/First Aid training

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a background check.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Computer skills for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) systems and basic math.
• Must read, write, and solve problems.
• CPR/First Aid certification and medication administration training may be obtained after hire.
• Mental health certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and safety through direct interaction.
• Advocate for individuals’ medical and community engagement.
• Transport individuals to appointments and events.
• Maintain documentation and participate in required trainings.
• Overnight shift with approximately five hours of sleep.

Skills

Background check

Disability support

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Boundaries & patience

Problem solving

Medication administration training

CPR/First Aid

Mental Health certification

Job description

Pay:

• $13.96/hour
• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $14.46/hour.

Shifts:

• Every other Th/F/S 10p-8a

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!

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