Full Time Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (caregiver)

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Awake Overnight (NOC) Shift
Hope Residence – The Lutheran Home Association

Hope Residence is a long-term Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) providing hands-on, person-centered support to 52 individuals with varying degrees of intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.

We are currently seeking Full-Time Awake Overnight (NOC) Direct Support Professionals for the following schedule:

• Sunday – Wednesday | 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Compensation

Starting Wage: From $17.81/hour + $1.00 per hour shift differential

Additional Pay Opportunities:

• PM/NOC and weekend shift differentials

• Overtime eligible

• Shift pick-up bonuses (additional $10–$12/hour)

Employees listed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry are eligible for a higher wage. This position supports maintaining active certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides awake overnight supervision and direct care to individuals served in accordance with Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations, individual service plans, and organizational policies. DSPs play a critical role in ensuring resident safety, comfort, and well-being during overnight hours.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct care and supervision to individuals served during overnight hours

• Monitor individuals to ensure health, safety, and comfort

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility as needed

• Respond to behavioral or medical needs and utilize de-escalation techniques when appropriate

• Observe, document, and report behavioral, medical, and program-related concerns to supervisors

• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive home environment

• Provide a calm, respectful, and person-centered presence overnight

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 18 years of age

• Ability to meet Minnesota DHS background study requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Preferred:

• Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities

• Active status on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (not required)

• Previous experience in healthcare, residential, or human services settings

Our Investment in You

We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Paid training and professional development opportunities

• Company-matching 401(k)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Partnership with NICE Healthcare

• Life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee discount programs

• Employee referral program

• Free meals while working

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Residential healthcare setting

• Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout overnight shifts

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to respond to behavioral or medical emergencies

How to Apply

Easy apply! Email your resume to vaezell@tlha.org.

Questions or need more information?
Contact Vanessa at (952) 873-2159.

Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/AA/Min/F/Vet/Disability

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