Mental Health Lead DSP - $23.99/hr
Wingspan Life Resources seeks a qualified, experienced Lead DSP candidate to join our outstanding team of Mental Health Direct Support Professionals (MHDSP) at one of our Specialized Services locations in Bloomington. The MHDSP provides support and supervision to clients with disabilities and/or mental illness that need a higher level of supports in a specialized home setting.
Wingspan’s Specialized Service locations have either one or two individuals living in the home. At these sites, staff are required have experience working with individuals with one of the following: severe mental illness, crisis, physical interventions, and behavior supports. The role of staff is to keep safe and to support clients to allow them to be the best they can be, individually and/or within the community while reducing distress and providing a purpose in their lives.
The Lead MHDSP has additional supervisory and administrative responsibilities which include but are not limited to assisting the House Coordinator and Program Coordinator with operational aspects of the program, purchasing responsibilities, and on-site leadership and training of staff.

Sign-on Bonus!
We currently offer a fantastic $1500 sign-on bonus for all our DSP positions: $500 after the first 4 months of service, $500 again after 8 months, and an additional $500 after 1 year. Take some time to get to know our clients and organization; we think you'll love the experience!
Generous Benefits Package:
Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more are offered: PTO Accrual, Company Paid Life, Short-term, Long-term disability insurance, and the first of the month following 30 days, enrollment in our 401(k) plan fully vested and matched at 4%.
Employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more are offered: Medical and Dental Insurance, PTO Accrual, Company Paid Life, Short-term, Long-term disability insurance, and the first of the month following 30 days, enrollment in our 401(k) plan fully vested and matched at 4%.
Our Hiring Process:
Please submit a resume and complete the short application on our website: https://wingspanlife.org/
Summary of Lead duties:

Preferred:
One year experience working with individuals with disabilities and mental illness and/or a degree in Psychology or Social Services
About Wingspan:
Founded in 1973, Wingspan Life Resources is a growing and dynamic nonprofit organization that provides services to people with developmental and other disabilities in residential homes, a Crisis Respite Center, and In-Home programs throughout the Twin Cities.
Wingspan Life Resources is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by law. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, termination, or any other condition of employment.