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Part-timeLutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Alexandria, MNPart-time$18/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered care and support. The role involves building purposeful relationships, advocating for individuals with disabilities, and supporting community engagement and essential living skills. The position pays $18.00 per hour, with an opportunity for an increase to up to $18.50 per hour after six months of consistent employment.
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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!
Pay:
$18.00/hour
Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $18.50/hour.
Shifts:
We are currently hiring for a Part-Time PM position
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at LSS you will:
Find purpose with our deep and meaningful work that has a person-centered approach to care.
Provide guidance and encouragement, while building purposeful relationships with your individuals.
Advocate for your individuals in all aspects of their life, including community engagement and support in essential living skills.
Maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/training according to regulations and LSS standards.
What LSS offers you as a DSP:
All employees have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, an employee assistance program, financial counselling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday!
Employees 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 24+ different services.
A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting the persons served and employees first.
An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
What you offer LSS as a DSP:
The desire to help individuals with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams through person centered care and support.
No education requirements
No previous experience required
Basic computer skills
Ability to read and write in English
A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Check.
The ability to successfully pass a DHS background check.
A career as a DSP is great for someone with experience as a Homemaker, PCA, Caregiver, Resident Assistant, or anyone with a passion to help others! A career as a DSP is also a great jumping off point for people looking to get into social work, nursing, healthcare, human services, psychology, and the non-profit sector.
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
$18.00 - $18.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
56308
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
ADVAN009851
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 722 open Direct Support Professional jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18/hr
- Minnesota median$17/hr147 hourly ranges
- US median$19–20/hr571 hourly ranges
This rate, $18/hr, is 6% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($17/hr) — in the middle half of Direct Support Professional hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 150 open Direct Support Professional jobs in Minnesota and 722 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (this employer)116 open
- Dungarvin11 open
- Sevita8 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 (227 postings).
- Education
- 22 of the 722 open Direct Support Professional jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 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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