Individualized Home Support Specialist

$39,520 - $52,000/Yr

Bright Path - Brooklyn Park, MN

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Brooklyn Park, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Individualized Home Support Specialist (IHSS) at BrightPath LLC provides personalized, one-on-one support to clients with diverse interests and needs. This flexible role allows for variable hours, typically in the afternoons or evenings, making it ideal for individuals seeking meaningful work that fits around their other commitments. The position emphasizes engagement through various activities tailored to each client's preferences, promoting their individual goals and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support to clients with diverse interests and needs.
• Engage clients in outdoor activities such as walks, bike rides, and park visits.
• Facilitate creative activities including cooking, arts and crafts, and music.
• Assist clients in community engagement through events, shopping trips, or volunteering.
• Support clients with daily living tasks and routines.
• Encourage fitness and wellness activities, including exercise and mindfulness practices.
• Assist clients with technology, including apps and social media.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
• Ability to pass background checks
• Experience working with people with disabilities (preferred but not required)
• Must be 18 years or older

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with disabilities
• Proactive communication skills
• Ability to work independently and reliably

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Earned sick and safe time (ESST)
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching retirement plan