Community Activities Assistant - DSP

 Join a team that prioritizes collaboration, communication, and building relationships!

 Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm - with some flexibility

Starting pay: $17.65-20.75 per hour, and may vary depending on experience.

Position Perks:

• Company Vehicle
• Computer and Cell Phone Provided
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid access to Mental Health Support including counseling sessions, legal, and financial resources
• 10 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days
• 403b Retirement with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match

Official Job Title: Day Service Specialist

The Day Service Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of community-based, person-centered day service plans. This position is designed to facilitate building relationships between employees in the position and persons served by the program. As a strong communicator, the Day Service Specialist will also ensure regular communication with clients, client teams, co-workers and community members.

In this position, you will:

• Develop, plan and coordinate individualized, community-based activities for program participants to promote greater community independence, skills and social interaction.
• Provide daily direct support/direct care to clients with disabilities and/or disadvantages. Duties may include medication administration, use of adaptive equipment, and personal care support.
• Daily documentation of service/progress notes. 
• Transport clients in MRCI provided vehicle.
• Community outreach.
• Utilize technology.
• Work independently, while also collaborating with a team.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A High School diploma/equivalent.
• Sales and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Sensitivity to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both with clients and community members.
• Proficient problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate competency in computer based office software.
• Must live within a 15 mile radius of posted service area.
• Must have a home based-work space for Company provided computer, including quiet/private area and sufficient internet connections.
• Must have valid driver's license with designated space for overnight parking of company-issued vehicle. 
• Must clear a background study through the Department of Human Services.

MRCI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer