Direct Support Professional - Full Time

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Hiring Rate: $19.50 per hour

Why North Metro Community Services?

Benefits:

4 day work week, Monday-Thursday

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

3 flexible holidays, including a paid day off for your birthday!

Free dental and vision insurance for employee-only coverage

Medical insurance is only $15/month for employee-only coverage

Flex spending and dependent care accounts

Employer-paid basic life and voluntary life insurance

401k with 4.5% company match per gross monthly salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Supplemental benefits, like pet insurance, tuition reimbursements, tire discounts, wellness incentives, and fitness reimbursements are just bonuses!

At NMCS, we are seeking an outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic person to work with individuals and families in our Day Services program. You can make a difference in people’s lives by providing much needed companionship, supports, and community opportunities, in a flexible and rewarding role. At NMCS, you will have the opportunity to:

HAVE FUN building relationships and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live as independently as possible.

SMILE every day because you are providing activities that bring joy to their lives.

LAUGH as you enjoy assisting people to learn new skills/techniques throughout the day and building connections

What would you do in this position?

Transport people safely to and from the Day Program and community activities in a company vehicle

Provide opportunities for community access by attending and participating in community activities and events

Support daily living needs, including eating, hygiene, toileting, and more

Assist in planning community activities and events

Clean and sanitize a multitude of surfaces and locations

Complete paperwork required by department accurately and records in department database

Distribute medication to people safely and accurately

Communicate clearly with others in a respectful and professional manner

Assist people with mobility and transfer according to safety protocols

Training:

NMCS provides extensive and ongoing training for all of our Direct Support Professionals. Employees are paid to attend these trainings at no cost to them. A list of trainings provided includes, but is not limited to:

CPR and First Aid

QMAP certification (Medication Administration)

Safety Care certification

Person centered thinking

Driving and vehicle safety

Shadowing shifts with veteran staff and supervisors

Qualifications

What education or experience would you need?

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Valid Drivers License required

What knowledge, skills, or abilities would you need?

Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms

Ability to use a computer and a tablet

Ability to use office equipment such as fax machine, scanner, copier, phone

Ability to work as a team

Analytical thinking skills to solve routine problems using common sense

Basic ability to drive a large passenger van

Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word

Basic time management skills

Basic use of virtual meeting tools

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. May perform other duties as assigned.

North Metro Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.