Direct Support Professional Life Enrichment Program Float - Rise Incorporated : Job Details

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. Position SummaryDirect Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people with disabilities in a center-based setting, assisting them with personal care and life enrichment activities as needed. This position will float between our Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Crystal site. ResponsibilitiesCommunication - 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 necessaryBuild 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 neededRequirementsTechnology 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 licenseMust be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checkBenefits Wage: $20.40 - $21.42 per hour, depending on qualificationsMedical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/monthDental insurance less than $17/monthVision insurance401(k) with a 100% vested employer matchRise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insuranceVoluntary Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your roleEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays and 48 hours of ESST time per year.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. Salary Description $20.40 - $21.42