DSP Lead with 2500 Hiring Bonus
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Ada, MNFull-time$17/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead in Ada, Minnesota. The role assists with developing and monitoring individual plans, reviews client files for completeness and accuracy, and helps maintain safe and secure environments. The position also involves documentation, record keeping, and participation in periodic meetings and trainings. A $2,500 hiring bonus is offered subject to eligibility requirements.
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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!
**This position is located in Ada, MN.
Upon completion of six months of consistent employment, there is an opportunity to obtain a wage increase up to $17.50/hour.
$2,500 Hiring Bonus!*
Job Summary:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead, you will assist in the development and monitoring of individual plans and monitor client files to ensure completeness and accuracy, including medication administration records, progress notes, and relevant reports. You will ensure a safe and secure environment by noting any safety hazards and/or maintenance needs for the site and vehicles as well as address any unsafe situations that might arise. You will be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping and participate in periodic meetings/trainings according to regulations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
High school degree, GED or experience working with vulnerable populations required.
Experience and/or training of at least one year with individuals with disabilities required.
Medication administration training when required (may be obtained after hire).
First Aid training if required and CPR Certificate (may be obtained after hire).
Mental Health Certification or other related certification may be required (may be obtained after hire).
Background Study (BGS) clearance is required.
Driver's license required.
Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
Ability to read, write and use computer required.
Basic math and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to recognize boundaries.
Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
Computer skills that support LSS technology.
Patience, self-control, and flexibility.
*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
1 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$17.00 - $17.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
56510
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
DSPLE009891
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 707 open Direct Support Professional jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17/hr
- Minnesota median$17/hr140 hourly ranges
- US median$19–20/hr562 hourly ranges
This rate, $17/hr, is close to the Minnesota median midpoint ($17/hr) — in the middle half of Direct Support Professional hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 143 open Direct Support Professional jobs in Minnesota and 707 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)111 open
- Dungarvin12 open
- Sevita7 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Direct Support Professional postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (220 postings).
- Education
- 22 of the 707 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 6, 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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