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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Oakwood

Mt Olivet Rolling AcresChaska, MN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist clients 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 that 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

Sun 9am-11pm

Week 2

Sat 9am-11pm

Hourly Pay Rate : $18.25 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

($12.13 per hour sleep hours only when assigned)

$1,500 Retention Bonus for full-time staff & $750 for part-time staff.  Paid out 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 and implement 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 physical job demands document.
  • 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 year of employment
  • Paid time off up to 3 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.

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    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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