Community Support Staff - ILS/IHS

Dungarvin • Stillwater, MN

122d • $18 - $19

About The Position

This is a position that provides a personalized blend of in-home and in-community services that focus on the support and skill development a person needs to maintain and/or increase their independence and teach individual life-skills. The goals will look different for each person-served that you provide support to, and this position will work both in-community and in-home settings. Staff will work with multiple person-served and will need to use their own personal vehicle to drive to and from shifts and to transport the person-served. Mileage reimbursement is offered. In this position you will have the opportunity to assist individuals in a 1:1 in-home and in-community setting as you support them in pursuing a happy, healthy, and more independent life. You will provide skill development in areas including but not limited to: community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management and adaptive skills. Examples include accompanying person-served on errands and appointments, budgeting skills, and integrating into social events. You will attend team meetings, write progress reports, and assist supervisors in maintaining consistency in service provision and communication with support team members. This role allows you to create lasting, positive impacts on peoples’ lives through coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old or 21 years old depending on the person-served.
• Education, training, or two years equivalent experience in working with developmentally disabled and/or Mental Illness.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and auto liability insurance.
• Reliable vehicle to transport person-served.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates in relevant field OR two years equivalent experience in working with developmentally disabled and/or mental illness.
• Willing to drive a 30-mile radius.
• Adept in the use of technology and possess a smart device with adequate data.
• Good communication skills for documenting care and collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in a 1:1 in-home and in-community setting.
• Provide skill development in areas including community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management and adaptive skills.
• Accompany person-served on errands and appointments.
• Teach budgeting skills and integrate individuals into social events.
• Attend team meetings and write progress reports.
• Assist supervisors in maintaining consistency in service provision and communication with support team members.
• Create lasting, positive impacts on peoples’ lives through coaching and mentoring.

Benefits

• Starting Hourly Pay $18.50-$19.50.
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees.
• Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance for full-time employees.
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services.
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees.
• PTO Donation.
• Growth and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• National Brand Discounts.
• Tapcheck – access up to 50% of your pay before payday.
• PAID training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees