FULL-TIME DSP: $1500 Hiring Bonus!
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNFull-time$16/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Job overview
A Direct Support Professional at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota supports people with identified needs as they pursue their goals through person-centered care. The role is based in a residential group home serving up to four people and includes daily living assistance, community involvement, advocacy, and monitoring wellbeing. No prior experience or formal education is required; training and support are provided.
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Description
Looking for a job where you can make a real difference every day? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at LSS, you'll support people with identified needs as they pursue their hopes, dreams, and goals through personcentered care.
Pay:
$16.00/hr!
Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase to $16.50/hr!
$1500 Hiring Bonus*
Shifts:
Monday-7:00am-3:00pm
Thursday-6:30am-2:30pm
Friday-7:00am-3:00pm
Saturday/Sunday-6:30am-2:30pm
Monday-6:30am-2:30am
Tuesday-7:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday-10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday/Sunday- 11:00am-7:00pm
Monday-Friday- 11:00am-7:00pm
What You'll Do:
Build meaningful relationships while providing guidance, encouragement, and support
Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, hygiene needs, meals, household support/cleaning, and transportation
Support community involvement, social connections, and independent living skills
Advocate for people with identified needs' rights, needs, and preferences
Monitor health and wellbeing and report changes as needed
Complete required documentation and participate in training and team meetings
Work Environment:
Residential group home setting supporting up to 4 people with identified needs
Collaborative, missiondriven team focused on dignity, respect, and inclusion
The LSS Advantage: What We Offer Our Team Members
All team members have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, a team member assistance program, financial counselling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday!
Team members working 30+ hours a week have access to medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, and other ancillary plans.
Generous PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days.
Paid training during your orientation and throughout your employment.
Opportunities to grow your career at LSS within our 20+ different services.
A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting people served and team members first.
An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
The Skills, Heart, and Commitment You Bring to LSS
A genuine heart for helping others-a passion for supporting people with identified needs as they work toward their own hopes, dreams, and goals through personcentered care
No prior experience or formal education required -we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed
Comfort with basic computer use to help document care and stay connected with the team
Ability to read and write in English to ensure clear communication and quality support
A valid driver's license and safe driving record, with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Check, so you can help people stay active and involved in their community
Ability to pass a DHS background check, creating a safe and trusted environment for those we serve
A DSP role is perfect for caregivers, PCAs, homemakers, home care providers, and resident assistants-or anyone with a passion for helping others. It's also a great starting point for careers in social work, nursing, healthcare, human services, psychology, and nonprofits.
*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
$16.00 - $16.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55429
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
FULLT009869
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 2,274 open Direct Support Professional jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$16/hr
- Minnesota median$18/hr262 hourly ranges
- US median$18–19/hr1,852 hourly ranges
This rate, $16/hr, is 11% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Direct Support Professional hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 270 open Direct Support Professional jobs in Minnesota and 2,274 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Sevita114 open
- Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (this employer)102 open
- Dungarvin13 open
- 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 (431 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,457 of the 2,274 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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