Community Support Staff - ILS/IHS

Dungarvin • Stillwater, MN

106d • $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. This is not a residential group-home setting.

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, as determined by the supervisor.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record, auto liability insurance, and a reliable vehicle to transport person-served (required).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates in relevant field OR two years equivalent experience in working with developmentally disabled and/or mental illness, as determined by the supervisor.
• Willing to drive a 30-mile radius.
• Adept in the use of technology and possess a smart device with adequate data.
• Must be flexible and a team player, willing to provide the resources and positive support needed for the person-served.
• Good communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide skill development in areas including but not limited to: community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management and adaptive skills.
• Accompanying person-served on errands and appointments, budgeting skills, and integrating into social events.
• Attend team meetings, write progress reports, and assist supervisors in maintaining consistency in service provision and communication with support team members.
• Create lasting, positive impacts on peoples’ lives through coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals.

Benefits

• 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