Direct Support Professional (DSP) -Waconia

Direct Support Professional

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.

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)

Schedule 1: Week 1 Sun 9am-10pm, Thurs 3pm-9pm, Fri 2p-9p Week 2 Thurs 3pm-9pm, Fri 2p-9p, Sat 9am-10pm Schedule 2: Week 1 Mon 3pm-10pm, Tues 3pm-9pm, Wed 3pm-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm Week 2 Sun 9am-9pm, Mon 3pm-10pm,Tues 3pm-9pm, Wed 3pm-9pm

$1,500 Retention Bonus for full-time staff, $750 for part-time. 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.
• Plans and 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 meet company's physical job demands.
• Must have a valid current driver's license and must have vehicle insurance as required by state law
• Successful completion of Medication Administration class with 80 % or greater, 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:

• MORA can provide supervision for Social Worker Licensing
• Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
• Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within
• 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
• 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

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.