Independent Living Specialist

Dungarvin • Maplewood, MN

8h

About The Position

This daytime position provides individualized in-home and in-community services to help people maintain or increase independence and develop life skills. It is not a group-home setting. Specialists support multiple people, with goals tailored to each person served, and use their own vehicle to travel between shifts and transport people served. Mileage reimbursement is offered.

The role includes 1:1 support with daily activities and personal care, such as meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry, while encouraging independence. Specialists help maintain a clean and safe environment and teach skills in community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management, and adaptive skills. Examples include accompanying people on errands and appointments, supporting budgeting skills, and helping them participate in social events. The position also involves attending team meetings, writing progress reports, communicating with support team members, and coaching and mentoring people toward their goals.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Associate degree in a relevant field or two years of equivalent experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Reliable personal vehicle for transporting people served; willingness to drive within a 30-mile radius.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Ability to use technology and have a smart device with adequate data.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Willingness to assist individuals with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, or squat for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Responsible and reliable, with the ability to carry out job functions without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience, training, or transferable skills that support success in a direct support role.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to promote independence, community engagement, and person-centered supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 in-home and in-community support to individuals.
• Assist with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry, while fostering independence.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment that supports comfort and personal goals.
• Develop skills related to community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management, and adaptive skills.
• Accompany people served on errands and appointments and support activities such as budgeting and participation in social events.
• Attend team meetings and write progress reports.
• Support supervisors in maintaining consistency in service provision and communication with support team members.
• Coach, mentor, and encourage individuals as they work toward their goals.
• Use a personal vehicle to travel to shifts and transport people served.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure, including PTO donation options.
• National brand discounts.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to Tapcheck to receive up to 50% of pay before payday.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Paid training and mentorship.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree