Direct Support Professional Iii – Western Float (Dsp)

Job Summary:Direct Support Professional III Float (DSP) works within a designated number of homes. This position would be a float staff to our Western Metro Homes, including-Chaska, Norwood, Waconia, Victoria, and Mayer locations. The employee assists clients with all activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation, and is responsible for the daily well-being and safety of the clients he/she supports. Employee ensures adequate supervision of clients and assists with household maintenance and housekeeping.

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres - MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit 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.

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.

Pay: $16.50 per hour Flat Rate, Must work 35 hours as a Float with a $1500 Retention Bonus for Full time employmentpaid throughout the 1st year of employment.

Essential Job Functions and Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists clients with daily cares, medical needs and supports, ADLs and mental health supports
• Accompanies client/s to appointments and community activities
• 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
• Assists with daily housekeeping and household maintenance
• 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
• Administers medications following medication administration guidelines
• Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations
• Reads and follows company policies and procedures
• 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:

• 1-3 years of experience with clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Interest and ability to maintain various areas of the home and/or client responsibilities
• Proven leadership skills

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities of varying needs
• Must have the ability to work in different group home settings and must be able to work a flexible schedule
• 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
• Ability to use the computer and do so in alignment with client needs for healthcare and overall care
• Must be able to successfully complete company’s basic job skills assessment
• If using own vehicle for company business, must have a current valid driver’s license and must have insurance as required by state law
• Successful completion of Medication Administration class, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error

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 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
• 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. MORAcares.org/careers/

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person