DSP Assistant-$2500 Hiring Bonus
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
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- Pay
- $17
- an hour
- Location
- Bemidji, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 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
- Foster an environment that supports individuals in pursuit of their hopes, dreams, and personal outcomes
- Address any situations that may arise and ensure a safe and secure environment
- Provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through direct interaction
What you need
- Medication administration training required (may be obtained after turning 18 years of age)
- First Aid training required
- CPR Certificate may be required (may be obtained after hire)
- Bureau of Criminal Affairs background study clearance required
- Driver's license required
- Ability to read, write, and use computer skills required
- Basic math and problem-solving skills required
- Experience working with vulnerable populations preferred
Key skills
Medication administration trainingFirst Aid trainingCPR CertificateDriver's licenseBasic mathproblem-solving skillsrecognize boundariesPatience, self-control, and flexibility
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Pay:
$17/hour
Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $17.50/hour.
$2500 Hiring Bonus*
Job Summary:
As a Direct Support Professional Assistant, you will participate as a member of the team and foster an environment that supports individuals in pursuit of their hopes, dreams, and personal outcomes. You will address any situations that may arise and ensure a safe and secure environment. You will provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety for the individuals we support through direct interaction.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Experience working with vulnerable populations preferred.
Experience and/or training of at least one year with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Medication administration training required (may be obtained after turning 18 years of age).
First Aid training required, and CPR Certificate may be required (may be obtained after hire).
Bureau of Criminal Affairs background study clearance required.
Driver's license required.
Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required upon turning 18 years of age. Cannot drive an LSS vehicle until 18 years of age, completed vehicle safety training and implementation of an MVR.
Ability to read, write, and use computer skills required.
Basic math and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to recognize boundaries.
Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
Patience, self-control, and flexibility.
Computer skills that support LSS technology.
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