About this opportunity
Rise lists this DSP Life Enrichment Program Float opportunity in anoka, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life filled with purpose. Nobody is just punching a timecard here. Every Rise team member is personally connected to and driven by our mission. And we like to have fun while we work! But we’re also serious about your success - we offer great opportunities for growth and development.
We’ll give you the tools you need by providing robust training. All you need is a willingness to learn and a desire to support others in living their best lives.
This position will float among the Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Crystal programs as needed. Scheduled hours of work will vary between 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, and 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, depending on the program's needs.
Position Summary
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works directly with people with disabilities in a center-based setting, assisting them with personal care and projects as needed. Assist and mentor DSP levels 1 and 2 in training as needed
Responsibilities
Communication – Speak clearly; listen to others; write effectively; establish relationships; act with integrity; establish trust
Build and maintain effective working relationships with team members
Ensures compliance with all applicable legal requirements and accreditation standards. Ensures that all department activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with Rise’s Code of Conduct, CARF standards, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Model appropriate behavior and interactions
Assist with lifting and transferring adults to/from wheelchairs and assist with personal care
Continually inspire personal growth in the people you support by establishing and achieving personal goals and implementing person-centered practices
Design innovative community integration activities (volunteering, outdoor, social) and support persons served on these community outings
Provide transportation of persons supported in Rise’ vans and buses as needed
Float Requirements:
Provide case management support as necessary
Lead programming room
Build and maintain effective working relationships with team members at assigned locations while working as a float DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Maintain medication administration certification
Seamlessly fill in at multiple sites, some of which have persons served with high needs.
Maintains a high level of flexibility and accepts a fluid work schedule to meet program needs.
Assist and mentor DSP levels 1 and 2 in training as needed
Requirements
Technology skills: Comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.). and database management systems – Learn software systems to complete routine tasks.
Current, valid driver’s license and a driving record that demonstrates safe, legal driving habits
Compliance with DHS (Department of Human Services) Rule 11 and Rise MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) background checks required
Reliable work attendance
Ability to work well with others AA degree in human service field preferred or, one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Physical demands include the ability to twist, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, stand, and walk for up to eight hours a day. Ability to lift and transfer persons served with varying weights (50-75 pounds).
Applicants must comply with and pass the Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11)
Applicants must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check
Benefits
Wage: $21.01 - $22.06 per hour, depending on qualifications
Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
Dental insurance less than $17/month
Vision insurance
401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
Voluntary Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays
Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).
A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.
Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals? Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? Then join Rise, Inc.!
Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve, and our team members always feel valued and respected.
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Worksite address
anoka, MN, 55303, US
Who can apply
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