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Mt Olivet Rolling Acres

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Oakwood

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres, Chaska, Minnesota, United States, 55318

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Job Summary Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist clients with all 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, Discover Summer Daytime Programming for Youth with Disabilities, and our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost‑effective services for adults and children.

Schedule Week 1 Wed 3pm‑11pm, Thurs 3pm‑11pm, Fri 3pm‑10pm, Sat 8am‑9pm Week 2 Sun 8am‑9pm, Wed 3pm‑11pm, Thurs 3pm‑11pm, Fri 3pm‑10p

Hourly Pay Rate $18.25 per hour Weekend differential +$2.00 per hour for hours between Fri 10pm and Sun 10pm Overnight differential +$1.00 per hour for hours between 10pm and 6am $12.13 per hour for 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, including hygiene, domestic tasks, leisure time usage, grooming, socializing, budgeting, money usage, safety and health, studying, homework completion if applicable, and community participation

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 CSSP, CSSP‑A, and the 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 vulnerability, habilitation plans, and emergency procedures

Participates in the support team process; assists with developing and implementing goals

Performs proper administration and documentation of all prescribed medication, treatments, diets, and/or exams, as directed by CSSP and CSSP‑A

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and MORA policies and procedures

Prepares meals following planned menu for clients in the home and completes 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

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

Equity & Inclusion 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. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact MORAcares.org/careers/

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