DSP Lead Float

Lutheran Social Service of MN; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota seeks a Direct Support Professional - Lead Float for a full-time, 40-hour week role. You will be scheduled to work between 5-6 houses, with open availability and month-ahead scheduling.

The position involves helping individuals pursue personal outcomes, advocating in medical and community settings, and supporting daily living activities. You will complete necessary documentation, attend trainings, and may drive or accompany on overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations is required.
• Experience and/or training of at least one year with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Medication administration training is required (may be obtained after hire).
• First Aid training is required, CPR certificate may be required (may be obtained after hire).
• Mental Health certification may be required (may be obtained after hire).
• Bureau of Criminal Affairs background study clearance required.
• Driver's license is required.
• Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to read, write, and use computer required.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to recognize boundaries.
• Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
• Patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• Computer skills that support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals to develop and maintain their natural support network.
• Advocate for individuals in medical care and community settings.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as meal prep, personal hygiene, medication administration, cleaning and laundry.
• Drive and may accompany individuals on overnight trips; assist with documentation and record keeping.
• Attend required training and meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable populations

Disabilities support (1 year)

Medication administration training

First Aid training

CPR certification (may be required)

Mental Health certification (may be)

Background check clearance

Driver's license

MVR with clean driving record

Read, write and use computer

Math and problem solving

Recognize boundaries

Strategy development for service

Patience and flexibility

LSS technology proficiency

Job description

• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase to $19.50/hr!

Shifts:

• This is a full-time, 40-hour week FLOAT position. You will be scheduled to work between 5-6 houses, you must have open availability, and you will be scheduled a month in advance.

Job Summary:

As a Direct Support Professional - Lead Float, you will provide support and assistance to the individual to develop, enhance, renew, and continue their natural support network. You will support the individuals in pursuit of their lifelong hopes, dreams, and personal outcomes that align with MLMC. You will advocate for the individuals in all aspects of life such as medical care and in the community. You will observe, listen, and respond to the individuals with dignity and respect - including in emergency situations. You will assist the individuals to be more independent in performing essential life skills such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, medication administration, cleaning, and laundry. You will participate with the individuals in a variety of events and activities, which includes driving and possibly accompanying individuals on overnight trips. You will complete the necessary documentation and record keeping, participate in all required training and meetings and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience working with vulnerable populations required.
• Experience and/or training of at least one year with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Medication administration training required (may be obtained after hire).
• First Aid training required, and CPR certificate may be required (may be obtained after hire).
• Mental Health certification may be required (may be obtained after hire).
• Bureau of Criminal Affairs background study clearance required.
• Driver's license required.
• Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to read, write, and use computer required.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to recognize boundaries.
• Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
• Patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• Computer skills that support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) technology.

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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