In Home DSP

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking an In-Home Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate guidance, support, and safety for individuals with disabilities in their homes or communities.

You will help develop and monitor individual plans, build essential living skills, and maintain records while participating in trainings and advocacy expected of all staff.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and a Motor Vehicle Check.
• Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
• Successful completion of medication administration training.
• Computer and math skills.
• Able to read, write, solve problems, and accept/follow through with directions.
• Good decision-making skills and the ability to respond to any emergency situations that may arise.
• Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred (may be obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction to individuals with disabilities.
• Support individuals in their homes or within their community and assist in the development and monitoring of their individual plans, hopes, and dreams.
• Assist individuals in developing essential living skills to increase independence.
• Maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Medication administration training

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Decision-making

Boundaries & patience

Flexibility

Emergency response

Job description

As an In-Home Direct Support Professional, you will provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction to individuals with disabilities. You will support individuals in their homes or within their community and assist in the development and monitoring of their individual plans, hopes, and dreams. You will support individuals in developing their essential living skills by maintaining/increasing their independence. You will be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings in accordance with regulations. Most importantly, you will need to have the advocacy skills that are expected of all staff that works for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and a Motor Vehicle Check.
• Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
• Successful completion of medication administration training.
• Computer and math skills.
• Able to read, write, solve problems, and accept/follow through with directions.
• Good decision-making skills and the ability to respond to any emergency situations that may arise.
• Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred (may be obtained after hire).

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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