DSP Lead Float-$2000 Hiring Bonus!

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2000

Wage increase after 6 months to $17.50

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in Minnesota seeks a Direct Support Professional - Lead Float to support individuals in developing lifelong goals and independence, engaging with their natural support networks and community involvement.

You will assist with essential life skills, advocate for individuals, and maintain documentation, with required trainings and meetings. Driving and overnight trips may be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations required.
• Medication administration training may be obtained after hire.
• First Aid/CPR training may be required (after hire).
• Background check clearance required.
• Driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to read, write, and use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to develop their natural support network.
• Assist with life skills: meal prep, personal hygiene, medication administration, cleaning, laundry.
• Drive or accompany individuals on events and possibly overnight trips.
• Complete necessary documentation and participate in required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Vulnerable populations experience

CPR/First Aid training

Medication administration

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Documentation/record-keeping

Job description

Pay

• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $17.50/hour.
• $2000 Hiring Bonus*

• DSP pays $17.00/hour!
• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $17.50/hour.
• $2000 Hiring Bonus*

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!

• To be eligible for a hiring bonus you must meet the following requirements:
• 40% FTE or greater
• Remain up to date on all trainings
• Maintain employment in good standing
• Work all scheduled shifts