Resource Counselor | DSP - Direct Support Professional

Harry Meyering Center • Faribault, MN

121d • $16 - $17

About The Position

RC (Resource Counselor) Harry Meyering Center supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and community. Are you seeking a caregiver career path by assisting others to live their best lives? Do you want to make a difference? Then, we want to discuss the opportunities that await you at HMC! Resource Counselors provide direct care, supervision, and supportive living services to individuals who reside in our group homes. RC's are expected to work within and to promote the principles of a person-centered approach. Resource Counselors are assigned to work various day, evening, or late-night shifts and are required to be available from time to time on a hold-over or on-call basis in order to provide round-the-clock awake coverage at group homes.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree.
• Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
• Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Have off-duty access to an operable telephone.
• Demonstrate maturity to work with individuals served and co-workers.
• Have the ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Have the ability to safely perform essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Gain practical experience that applies to the fields of Nursing, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Education, Aging Studies, Cognitive Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminal Justice, Family Consumer Science, Health Communication, Management, Special Education, Law Enforcement, Pre-Pharmacy, Emergency Medical Services, and many others.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for others in an individualized and meaningful way.
• Assist in personal cares.
• Engage in community activities, i.e., bowling, shopping, watching a movie or exercising.
• Complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and dressing.
• Complete household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all communications to HMC, whether written or verbal, external and internal.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Get paid while you train!
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Helping people live their best lives.
• Overtime pay.
• Differential pay (site-specific).
• Referral Bonus Available.
• Part-Time and Full-Time Availability.
• Competitive pay and benefits for full-time employees.
• $1,000 retention bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED