Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional – Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Direct Support Professionals help individuals with disabilities achieve personal hopes and dreams through person‑centered care and support.

• Standard DSP: $16.00/hour.
• After 6 months of consistent employment, wage increase up to $16.50/hour.

• Sunday 6am‑2pm
• Monday 2pm‑9pm
• Tuesday 2pm‑9pm
• Friday 2pm‑9pm
• Saturday 8am‑1pm
• Friday 4am‑10am and 2pm‑9pm

• Provide guidance, encouragement, and build purposeful relationships with individuals.
• Advocate for individuals in community engagement and essential living skills.
• Maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/training per regulations and LSS standards.

• Access to childcare assistance, event and service discounts, employee assistance program, financial counseling, wellness program, and UKG Wallet.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with match, and other ancillary plans for 30+ hour weeks.
• Generous PTO including paid holidays and float days.
• Paid training during orientation and throughout employment.
• Career growth within 24+ services.
• Diverse workplace focused on people served and employees first.
• ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun.

• Desire to help individuals with disabilities achieve hopes and dreams through person‑centered care.
• No education or experience required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Check.
• Ability to successfully pass DHS background check.

Opportunities to grow within 24+ services and a jumping‑off point for social work, nursing, healthcare, human services, psychology, and the non‑profit sector.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota serves children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a core value. We offer an ALIVE Workplace and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!