Direct Support Professional (DSP)-Andover

Andover, MN
Full Time
Residential Services
Experienced

Job Summary for DSP – Crisis Home:      
Assists clients with behavioral health disabilities and mental health disabilities with all the activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation. Responsible for the daily well-being and safety of the clients, while ensuring adequate supervision. Regularly passes medications, acts as the in-charge person as needed, and is responsible for developing and implementing individual program plans.  Assist with household maintenance and housekeeping and is responsible for various tasks to support the home.

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres - MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.

MORA provides an array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a Discover Summer Daytime Programming for Youth with Disabilities.  Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.

Schedule:
Week 1
Mon 2p-11p, Wed 2p-11p, Thurs 2p-11p, Sat 7a-3p
Week 2
Sun 7a-3p, Mon 2p-11p, Wed 2p-11p, Thurs 2p-11p

Hourly Base Rate: 
 $19.00 per hour             
Weekend differential +$2.00 hour for hours between Fri 10pm and Sun 10pm
Overnight differential +$1.00 hour for hours between 10pm and 6am
($12.41per hour sleep hours only when assigned)         

$1,500 Retention Bonus for full-time staff & $750 for part-time staff. Paid over 1 year.

Essential Job Functions and Key Duties and Responsibilities:        

  • Assists clients with daily cares, medical needs and supports, ADLs and mental health supports
  • Assists individuals with a daily routine, providing opportunities for choice and presenting creative options as needed. The daily routine includes, but is not limited to: hygiene, domestic tasks, leisure time usage, grooming, socializing, budgeting, money usage, safety and health, studying, homework completion if applicable, and participating as a member of the community.
  • Plan sand implements recreation, leisure and community activities.
  • Drives to/from and accompanies client/s at appointments and community activities using a company vehicle during all hours of operation.
  • Assists individuals supported in establishing and maintaining community relationships and facilitating friendships.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan.
  • Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of person(s) history, skills, areas of vulnerabilities, habilitation plans, and emergency procedures.
  • Participates in the support team process; assists with developing, and implementing goals.
  • Maintains and performs proper administration and documentation of all prescribed medication, treatments, diets, and/or exams, or as otherwise directed by the CSSP and CSSP-A.
  • Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and MORA policies and procedures.
  • Prepare meals following planned menu for clients in the home and complete weekly food ordering as needed and/or scheduled.
  • Assists with daily housekeeping and household maintenance.
  • Completes house quality improvement assessments and addresses identified issues as needed.
  • Ensures adequate supervision of clients, including remaining on shift until a replacement employee arrives.
  • Works harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individuals.
  • Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the home.
  • Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations.
  • Reads and follows company policies and procedures.
  • Remains awake at all times unless working an assigned sleeping shift.
  • Documents program data and daily log information accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Collaborates with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed.
Additional Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Assists in developing, monitoring, modifying, and analyzing behavior support plans.
  • Provides emergency supports to individuals with mental health issues living in the community.
  • Uses approved therapeutic interventions that are designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.
  • Completes assignment of all medical or health related services and ensures follow-up services.
  • Works with individuals with extremely challenging behaviors, including but not limited to physical aggression, verbal aggression, property destruction, manipulation, sexually inappropriate behavior, elopement, and theft.
  • Assists individuals with management of mental illness.
  • Follows all mental health treatment plans, protocols, and interventions prescribed by individual’s psychologist, psychiatrist, or treatment team.
  • Follows all licensing regulations and service standards applicable to the service site and provision. This includes MN Statutes, chapters 245D regulations and applicable service type standards (i.e. SLS, ILS, CRS). In addition, employees will also comply with standards in the MN Statutes, chapter 245A, Rule 626.556 (MOMA), and Rule 9455 (Positive Supports Rule). When applicable, physical plant regulations may also need to be followed according to 245D and the Child Foster Care Rule.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year experience working with children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses.
  • At least 1 year experience working in crisis services.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Proven skill in developing, writing, and implementing programs.
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professionally appropriate therapeutic relationships with each person supported and their support team, family and friends, etc.
  • Ability to maintain positive working relations with staff and other related persons to ensure services are delivered in a continuous and effective manner.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain “qualified” status.
  • Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General.
  • Must be able to successfully complete company’s physical job demands document.
  • Successful completion of MORA's Medication Administration class.
  • Regularly passess medications using the correct procedure without error.
  • Successful completion of Creating a Positive Behavior Support Plan class.
  • If using own vehicle for company business, must have a current valid driver’s license and must have insurance as required by state law.
  • Must be 21 years of age to serve children.
  • Meet the physical job demands as required in client cares.
  • Demonstrates mastery of basic computer skills.
 

Benefits: Full-time employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including:

  • Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance; employee, spouse and children’s coverage options
  • Long-term disability and short-term disability
  • Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
  • 403b retirement plans that match after 1 years of employment
  • Paid time off up to three weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
  • Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)
  • Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
  • Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
  • Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within

Cherishing the big-hearted heritage of our beginnings, we actively advocate for equity and inclusion for the individuals we serve and for our employees. Healthy. Happy. Human. Join us.

MORAcares.org/careers/

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres

7200 Rolling Acres Road
Victoria, MN 55386

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