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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
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- Pay
- $13 to $14
- an hour
- Location
- Cannon Falls, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 22
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Non-profit organization management · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
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.
What you'll do
- Provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety
- Advocate for individuals in all aspects of life and for personal choice
- Address situations or emergencies that may arise
- Support individuals in performing essential living skills more independently
- Provide transportation to appointments and other events
- Maintain documentation and perform record keeping
- Participate in periodic meetings and trainings
What you need
- Successfully meet the requirements of a background check
- Computer skills that support LSS technology and basic math skills
- Able to read, write, and solve problems
- Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility
- Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service
- Successfully complete medication administration training (may be obtained after hire)
- CPR/First Aid certification (may be obtained after hire)
- At least one year of experience and/or training with individuals with disabilities (desired)
Key skills
Computer skillsBasic math skillsPatienceSelf-controlFlexibilityMedication administration trainingCPR/First Aid certificationMental Health certification
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Pay:
$13.96/hour
Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $14.46/hour.
$2000 Hiring Bonus!*
Job Summary:
As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction with individuals receiving services. You will advocate for the individuals in all aspects of life - including medical and community engagement - while advocating for personal choice. You will address any situations or emergencies that may arise. You will support individuals in performing essential living skills more independently, assuring they are living the life that matches their hopes and dreams. You will provide transportation to all appointments and other events each individual desires. You will be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings according to regulations. This is an overnight position that allows for approximately five hours of sleep per night. However, concerns during the night and in the morning hours are expected to be addressed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
Experience and/or training of at least one year with individuals with disabilities is desired.
Computer skills that support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) technology and basic math skills.
Able to read, write, and solve problems.
Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.
Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
Successful completion of medication administration training (may be obtained after hire).
CPR/First Aid certification (may be obtained after hire).
Mental Health certification is desired (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!
*To be eligible for a hiring bonus you must meet the following requirements:
40% FTE or greater
Remain up to date on all trainings
Maintain employment in good standing
Work all scheduled shifts