Overnight Direct Support Specialist – Weekend Shifts

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Minnesota; On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Asleep Overnight shifts in LeRoy, MN. The role involves guiding and supporting individuals with disabilities, advocating for personal choice, and ensuring safety and daily living skills.

Overnight schedule includes limited sleep and weekend rotations. Requirements include background check, experience with disabilities preferred, basic computer and math skills, and the ability to read, write, and communicate

Qualifications

• Background check required or completed.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Computer literacy and basic math skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and solve problems.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patience and flexibility.
• Ability to propose strategies to improve service.
• Successful completion of medication administration training may be required.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be obtained after hire.
• Mental Health certification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and safety through relationship building with individuals served.
• Advocate for personal choice and encourage community engagement.
• Maintain documentation and participate in required meetings/trainings.
• Transport individuals to appointments and events as needed.
• Overnight shifts with roughly five hours of sleep, during every other weekend.

Skills

Background check

Disabilities experience

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Boundaries & patience

Service improvement

Medication training

CPR/First Aid

Mental health cert

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Asleep Overnight shifts in LeRoy, MN. The role involves guiding and supporting individuals with disabilities, advocating for personal choice, and ensuring safety and daily living skills.

Overnight schedule includes limited sleep and weekend rotations. Requirements include background check, experience with disabilities preferred, basic computer and math skills, and the ability to read, write, and communicate