Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Overnight Northgate

Chaska, MN
Full Time
Residential Services
Mid Level

Job Summary: 
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist client 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. 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 unique therapeutic Summer Camp for Youth with Autism. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.

Hourly Base Rate: 
Starting at $18.00 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
$11.28 per hour (sleep hours only when assigned)
Scheduled Shifts: 10pm-8am

$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.

Desired Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year of experience with clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities
  • Interest in supporting clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and/or mental health needs

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 basic job skills assessments
  • Must have a valid current driver’s license and must have vehicle insurance as required by state law
  • Successful completion of Medication Administration class, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error
  • Ability to use the computer and do so in alignment with client needs and company procedures

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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