Direct Support Professional (**Full Time Available**)

ONE FAMILY CARE

Direct Support Professional (**Full Time Available**)

Mankato, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    One Family Care, LLC believes in strong team effort and meaningful relationships are the keys to moving individuals facing mental illness toward a healthier and more productive life. We maximize the independence of individuals with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, information and referral, and deinstitutionalization.

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Careers Advancement

    A diverse workplace

    SIMPLE IRA (Retirement Saving)

    Positively change the lives of individuals and families in our communities

    Support a talented team and be a part of a team that supports each other.

    Job Summary:

    Homemakers (HMK) makes sure the client's living environment is clean and safe. Homemakers primarily do in-depth cleaning and organizing of the clients home as well as laundry, grocery shopping, meal prep, and other general errands.

    Night supervision (NS) It is a non-medical service that provides overnight assistance and supervision to individuals with disabilities requiring frequent attention or assistance at night. These services are designed to promote independence, enhance the quality of life, and ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who may require assistance during the night and can be provided in the individual’s home or in a residential setting.

    IHS (Individualized Home Support) provides support and/or training for people with mental, physical and developmental disabilities. IHS Professionals help individuals achieve their goals in the areas of community engagement, health and wellness, household management, and adaptive skills.

    In all position, you will:

    Review Community Supports and Services Plans (CSSPs) and utilize them as a guide on how to work with your client.

    Collaborate with clients' support team members on ways to assist and care for the client.

    Determine which goals your client would like to accomplish and develop a plan on how to assist them in achieving these goals.

    Drive clients to community outings, stores, and appointments.

    Provide supervision and training to clients on how to complete routine household care and maintenance.

    Assist clients in researching and accessing community resources.

    Assess clients' risks and assist them in ways to mitigate these risks.

    Build skills with clients which could include, but are not limited to teaching clients to cook, meal plan, budget, complete paperwork and manage their appointments.

    Guide and assist clients with their activities of daily living.

    Implement strategies with clients on ways to manage their behaviors

    Qualifications

    All staff must be 18 years of age or older.

    Must have at least 1-2 years of supervised experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or challenging behaviors and/or a degree signifying experience within the field (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, etc)

    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of individuals and recognize individual boundaries.

    Reliable transportation, current divers license is required and proof of car insurance.

    Knowledge of local community resources is a plus.

    Pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study. (Make this smaller same as the others)

    Being comfortable visiting clients in their home and/or in the community.

    Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle

    Friendly outgoing demeanor

    All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.