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Mt Olivet Rolling Acres

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Sherwood

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres, Edina, Minnesota, United States

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Job Summary 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 take responsibility 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 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: Sun 8 am–10 pm

Week 2: Sat 8 am–10 pm

Hourly Pay Rate

$18.25 per hour

Weekend differential + $2.00 per hour for hours between Fri 10 pm and Sun 10 pm

Overnight differential + $1.00 per hour for hours between 10 pm and 6 am

$12.13 per hour sleep hours only when assigned

Retention bonus: $1,500 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 (hygiene, domestic tasks, leisure time, grooming, socializing, budgeting, money usage, safety and health, studying, homework completion if applicable, participation in the community)

Plan and implement recreation, leisure and community activities

Drive to/from and accompany clients at appointments and community activities using a company vehicle during all hours of operation

Assist individuals supported in establishing and maintaining community relationships and facilitating friendships

Demonstrate an understanding of the person as a unique individual and implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), CSSP‑A, and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan

Provide person‑centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language

Maintain a working knowledge of person(s) history, skills, vulnerabilities, habilitation plans, and emergency procedures

Participate in the support team process; assist with developing and implementing goals

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

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and MORA policies and procedures

Prepare meals following the planned menu for clients in the home and complete weekly food ordering as needed or scheduled

Assist with daily housekeeping and household maintenance

Complete house quality improvement assessments and address identified issues as needed

Ensure adequate supervision of clients, including remaining on shift until a replacement employee arrives

Work harmoniously with and show respect to all internal and external individuals

Communicate effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the home

Complete all mandatory training as determined by MORA or 245D regulations

Read and follow company policies and procedures

Remain awake at all times unless working an assigned sleeping shift

Document program data and daily log information accurately and in a timely fashion

Collaborate 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 require 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 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

403(b) retirement plans that match after 1 year of employment

Paid time off up to 3 weeks annually, increasing 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. MORA 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.

7200 Rolling Acres Road, Victoria, MN 55386

952‑474‑5974

www.moracares.org

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