What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) -New Hope position at Mt Olivet Rolling Acres?
Job Summary :
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) 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 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.
Schedule : Monday-Friday 2pm-9pm
Salary Range : Starting at $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.
- 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 :
Required Qualifications :
Benefits : Full-time employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including :
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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952-474-5974
Salary : $6 - $12
