In-Home DSP - $1K Hiring Bonus & Impactful Support

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking an In-Home Direct Support Professional to provide guidance, support, and safety to individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities. You will help develop and monitor individual plans and assist in building essential living skills, promoting greater independence.

You will maintain documentation, participate in meetings/trainings, and advocate on behalf of clients while respecting boundaries and showing patience and flexibility in a

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.
• Support individuals in their homes or within their community and assist in the development and monitoring of their individual plans, hopes, and dreams.
• Help individuals develop essential living skills by maintaining/increasing their independence.
• Maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings per regulations.
• Demonstrate advocacy skills expected of all staff at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Medication training

Computer skills

Math skills

Reading & writing

Decision making

Boundaries & patience

CPR/First Aid preferred

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking an In-Home Direct Support Professional to provide guidance, support, and safety to individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities. You will help develop and monitor individual plans and assist in building essential living skills, promoting greater independence.

You will maintain documentation, participate in meetings/trainings, and advocate on behalf of clients while respecting boundaries and showing patience and flexibility in a