What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at Jobs Plus, Inc.?
About us
Jobs Plus, Inc. is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to provide day training and habilitation and employment support services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. We have been serving Waseca and surrounding towns for over 50 years. We are looking for Direct Support Staff to join our team in assisting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities to learn, grow, and become as independent as possible.
Direct Support Staff (DSS)
As a Direct Care Staff you will assist individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities with daily living activities such as eating, bathroom needs, ambulating. Provide supervision and support in areas of appropriate social and behavioral skills. Implement and provide input on treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans. Encourage community participation through work, leisure, or volunteer opportunities. Document observations and daily progress notes. Report to team members any changes in the individual supported. Provide support to individuals with community employment goals. This may include assisting individuals in learning about employers in their community, job skills needed to perform work, building relationships with the employer, assuring individual is staying on task and work meets employer standards. Provide transportation throughout the day for the individuals we support. Provide and engage in meaningful activities to those who may not choose work as a priority. Must be a minimum of 18 years old. Must be flexible, must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Must be able to pass a criminal background check through Minnesota Department of Human Services and have a clean driving record and a valid Minnesota driver's license. Work in the healthcare field helpful but not required. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to bend, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time for 8 hours a day. High school diploma or equivalent required.'
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Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20