Direct Support Professional - In-Home Supports (IHS)

Dungarvin•Cold Spring, MN

5d•$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 Wage: $18.50 Available locations and schedules: Wed: 11am-4pm Fri: 9am-3pm (11 hours/week) Schedules are subject to change based on the individuals needs 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. Assist individuals with daily activities like personal care, meal prep, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry, all while fostering independence. Maintain a clean, safe space that ensures comfort and support while helping individuals reach their personal goals. Provide skill development in areas including but not limited to: community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management and adaptive skills. Examples: 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.

Requirements

Must be a valid driver
Must be at least 18 years old or 21 years old depending on the person-served
Must have some education, training, and/or experience outside of high school in a related area.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be responsible, reliable, and able to carry out job functions without direct supervision.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record, auto liability insurance, and a reliable vehicle to transport person-served (required)
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 is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and 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.
Assist individuals with daily activities like personal care, meal prep, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry, all while fostering independence.
Maintain a clean, safe space that ensures comfort and support while helping individuals reach their personal goals.
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.