Summer-Sub DSP at Lifeworks Services Inc – New Hope, Minnesota

Advocates for and provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities or related conditions to support them in achieving their desired outcomes. This includes assisting with personal care routines, developing person-centered goals that reflect what is important to and for the individual, and building community connections to enhance social and volunteer opportunities.

Position Title: Summer-Sub DSP

Department: Day Services

Hours: On-Call/Temp (non-exempt)

Location: Lifeworks Services – New Hope

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Why Work at Lifeworks

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Are capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Can understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
• Demonstrate regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality to meet the needs of persons served and Lifeworks.
• Are well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Have the ability to work independently with excellent time management skills.
• Have experience working effectively with others to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Are skilled at establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Take initiative and actively build relationships with current and new community members.
• Can pass a Department of Human Services background study and drug screen.

How you’ll be spending your time:

• Identifying, implementing, and documenting individuals’ preferences, attributes, goals, outcomes, positive support strategies, training strategies, and support needs as outlined in the Support Plan Addendum (SPA), including support provided in center-based and community settings to ensure person-centered services.
• Following person-centered plans, outcomes, and goals, including opportunities for choice and what is important to and for the individual, while supporting service development such as sharing ordinary places, building relationships, making choices, being respected, and contributing to the community where they live and work.
• Providing support and assistance to help individuals complete personal care routines, including eating, using the bathroom, and other daily needs.
• Developing and maintaining relationships and community contacts to increase access to social and volunteer opportunities for individuals.
• Attending all required trainings and team meetings.
• Documenting billable time and services provided on a daily basis.
• Following safety procedures and assisting in identifying safety needs for self and others, while performing other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Candidate must complete and pass a pre-employment background study; a physical and drug screen; and have access to reliable transportation for work purposes.

Equity Statement:

Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in an interview, please contact us at D365-HR@lifeworks.org or 651-454-2732, and we will be happy to support you.