Pay:

$18/hour

Job Summary:

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!

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is one of the largest statewide nonprofit social service organizations in Minnesota with more than 2,500 team members serving in all 87 counties and beyond. Our services support children, youth and families, people with identified needs, older adults, and veterans. LSS of MN is committed to the vision that all people have the opportunity to live and work in community with full and abundant lives. Our mission is to express the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives and builds communities. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota traces its history to 1865 when a Lutheran congregation near Red Wing opened its doors to care for four orphaned children. Today, the organization serves one in 63 Minnesotans annually through a wide variety of services. These include adoption and foster care, financial counseling, behavioral health services, support for veterans, services for youth experiencing homelessness, guardianship options, caregiver support, community residential services for individuals with identified needs and more. LSS of MN’s overarching goal is to meet our neighbors where they are and help them remove barriers so that they can live lives of dignity and self-reliance. We are also proud to have a mission for our team members: to provide deeply meaningful work, an opportunity for each person’s gifts to shine and grow, and support for abundant and balanced lives. If you want a career that challenges, energizes and rewards you, consider joining us! Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a welcoming organization offering employment opportunities and support for all people. - We strive to maintain a safe and productive social media environment for all people. We reserve the right to hide or delete comments that contain insulting, demeaning, hateful and/or violent language.

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