Direct Support Professional (DSP) -Northgate

Direct Support ProfessionalDirect 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 Mon 2:30pm-10:30pm, Tues 2:30pm-10:30pm, Wed 2:30pm-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm Week 2 Sun 8am-9pm, Mon 2:30pm-10:30pm, Tues 2:30pm-10:30pm, Wed 2:30pm-9pm Hourly Pay Rate: $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 ( $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 supportsAssists 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 activitiesDrives to/from and accompanies client/s at appointments and community activities using a company vehicle during all hours of operationAssists 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 PlanProvides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and languageMaintains 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 goalsMaintains 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 scheduledAssists with daily housekeeping and household maintenanceCompletes house quality improvement assessments and addresses identified issues as needed.Ensures adequate supervision of clients, including remaining on shift until a replacement employee arrivesWorks harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individualsCommunicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the homeCompletes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulationsReads and follows company policies and proceduresRemains awake at all times unless working an assigned sleeping shift.Documents program data and daily log information accurately and in a timely fashionCollaborates with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as neededDesired Qualifications:At least 1 year of experience with clients with intellectual/developmental disabilitiesInterest in supporting clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and/or mental health needsRequired Qualifications:Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified statusMust not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector GeneralMust be able to successfully meet company's physical job demandsMust have a valid current driver's license and must have vehicle insurance as required by state lawSuccessful completion of Medication Administration class 80% or greater, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without errorAbility to use the computer and do so in alignment with client needs and company proceduresBenefits:Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings accountDental insuranceLife insurance; employee, spouse, and children's coverage optionsLong-term disabilityFlexible spending; medical and dependent care403B retirement plans that match after 1 year of employmentPaid time off up to 3 weeks annually which increases after the first year of employmentOpportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunitiesGenerous 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 does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.