DSP Lead Float: Empower Lives Through Community Support

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 26,863; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional – Lead Float to provide support to individuals, helping them enhance their natural support network. In this role, you will assist individuals in pursuing their hopes and personal outcomes while advocating for their needs in life and medical care.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with essential life skills, participating in various activities, and maintaining necessary documentation. Experience with vulnerable populations is required, along with a valid driver's license and completion of training such as First Aid and CPR.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Driver's license required.
• Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with satisfactory driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to individuals to develop their natural support network.
• Advocate for individuals in all aspects of life.
• Assist individuals in performing essential life skills.
• Participate in a variety of events and activities.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable populations

Basic math and problem-solving skills

Ability to read, write, and use computer

Patience

Self-control

Flexibility

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional – Lead Float to provide support to individuals, helping them enhance their natural support network. In this role, you will assist individuals in pursuing their hopes and personal outcomes while advocating for their needs in life and medical care.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with essential life skills, participating in various activities, and maintaining necessary documentation. Experience with vulnerable populations is required, along with a valid driver's license and completion of training such as First Aid and CPR.