DSP Lead — Transform Lives in Group Home

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Quality training

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday &Sick

Job summary

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin is seeking a Direct Support Professional Lead in Mora to supervise and support residents with developmental and/or mental disabilities in a group home setting. The role includes leading a team, coordinating activities, and ensuring safety and quality of care.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus and an hourly rate of $18.00, with a schedule primarily evenings and selected weekends.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 3+ years of related work experience (6,000 hours).
• Diploma related to Human Services with 2+ years of related work experience (4,000 hours).
• AA or BA in Human Services with 1+ years of related work experience (2,000 hours).
• Minimum of 6 months or more of exemplary performance as VOA DSP.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe, wholesome, therapeutic living environment for residents.
• Provides recreational, educational, and social activities meeting needs.
• Drives residents to activities using the organization's van as needed.
• Administers medications to program participants.
• Assists with menu planning and grocery shopping.
• Assists with staff scheduling and coverage.
• Assists with daily household needs.
• Observes, reports, and documents resident behaviors.
• Communicates professionally with treatment teams and families.
• Moderates program group meetings and modeling positive behavior.
• Ensures proper medical care and assists with appointments.
• Supports staff training and crisis response as prescribed.
• Adheres to program/organizational policies and HIPAA rules.
• Works evenings and weekends; may have overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Diversity sensitivity

Basic medical care experience

Education

HS diploma/GED + 3+ yrs

Human Services diploma

AA/BA in Human Services

Job description

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin is seeking a Direct Support Professional Lead in Mora to supervise and support residents with developmental and/or mental disabilities in a group home setting. The role includes leading a team, coordinating activities, and ensuring safety and quality of care.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus and an hourly rate of $18.00, with a schedule primarily evenings and selected weekends.