DSP Lead Float with 2500 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of MN; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2,500

ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive,

Fun environment

Wage increase after 6 months to up to

up to $18.50/hour

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in Bemidji, MN seeks a Direct Support Professional - Lead Float to support individuals, develop their natural support networks, and advocate in medical care and the community. You will help with daily living tasks, driving, and may accompany overnight trips, while documenting and attending required trainings.

Responsibilities include observing, listening, and responding with dignity, and helping individuals become more independent through skill-building in

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to the individual to develop, enhance, renew, and continue their natural support network.
• Advocate for the individuals in medical care and in the community.
• Observe, listen, and respond to the individuals with dignity and respect - including in emergency situations.
• Assist with meal preparation, personal hygiene, medication administration, cleaning, and laundry.
• Participate in a variety of events and activities, including driving and possibly overnight trips.
• Complete the necessary documentation and record keeping, participate in all required training and meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vulnerable populations

Disabilities experience

Medication administration

First Aid & CPR

Background check

Driver's license

MVR check

Computer literacy

Math & problem-solving

Boundaries recognition

Service improvement

Patience & flexibility

LSS computer systems

Job description

• Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $18.50/hour.
• $2,500 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
• Work all scheduled shifts

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