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In Home DSP - $1000 hiring bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Eagan, MNFull-time$20/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20/hr
Location
Eagan, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota seeks an In-Home Direct Support Professional to support individuals with disabilities in their homes or communities. The role involves building relationships, supporting independence and essential living skills, and assisting with individual plans. The employee also maintains records and participates in meetings and trainings. A $1,000 hiring bonus is available to eligible employees who meet the stated employment and training conditions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AdvocacyMedication AdministrationComputer SkillsMath SkillsReadingWritingProblem SolvingFollowing DirectionsDecision MakingEmergency ResponseBoundary RecognitionPatienceSelf-ControlFlexibilityCPR/First Aid

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseAcceptable Driving RecordMotor Vehicle CheckBackground CheckHigh School Diploma or Equivalent

Full job description

Job Duties

Description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

$1,000 Hiring Bonus!*

Job Summary:

As an In-Home Direct Support Professional, you will provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building and direct interaction to individuals with disabilities. You will support individuals in their homes or within their community and assist in the development and monitoring of their individual plans, hopes, and dreams. You will support individuals in developing their essential living skills by maintaining/increasing their independence. You will be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings in accordance with regulations. Most importantly, you will need to have the advocacy skills that are expected of all staff that works for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS).

Qualifications and Requirements:

A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and a Motor Vehicle Check.

Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.

Successful completion of medication administration training.

Computer and math skills.

Able to read, write, solve problems, and accept/follow through with directions.

Good decision-making skills and the ability to respond to any emergency situations that may arise.

Able to recognize boundaries and exhibit patience, self-control, and flexibility.

CPR/First Aid certification is preferred (may be obtained after hire).

*To be eligible for a hiring bonus you must meet the following requirements:

40% FTE or greater

Remain up to date on all trainings

Maintain employment in good standing

Work all scheduled shifts

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$20.00 - $20.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55122

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

KD001009611

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 2,276 open Direct Support Professional jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20/hr
  • Minnesota median$18/hr259 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–19/hr1,849 hourly ranges

This rate, $20/hr, is 11% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the middle half of Direct Support Professional hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 267 open Direct Support Professional jobs in Minnesota and 2,276 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Direct Support Professional postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (427 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,458 of the 2,276 open Direct Support Professional jobs (64%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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