What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist position at NHS Northstar?
Eligible employees receive a starting bonus!!
*New employee starting bonuses to be paid after 90 days of employment:
- Full-time positions: $250.00
- Part-time positions: $125.00
Base starting pay:
- $17.00/hour- Standard base rate
Overview
The Community Support Specialist/Direct Support Professional works 1:1 with semi-independent individuals with disabilities in their homes and local communities across the Minnesota Iron Range and surrounding communities. The position will support independent living and daily task management through , promoting community involvement and facilitating leisure activities. This position offers a high level of independent working, decision making and flexible schedule management based on client needs. *Drivers license and personal vehicle is required, must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to NHS Northstar’s insurance carrier (paid mileage reimbursement available).
Multiple locations in the following communities:
- Grand Rapids
- Bovey
- Keewatin
- Hibbing
- Chisholm
- Mt. Iron
- Virginia
- Eveleth
- Gilbert
- Biwabik
- Aurora
- Embarrass
Available time types:
- Part-Time
- Full-Time
Available shifts options:
- Mornings
- Days
- Afternoons
- Weekend options
Qualifications
Experience/Education/Training
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Regulatory Requirements/Licensure
- Valid Driver’s License
- Department of Human Services Background Check
- Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to NHS Northstar’s insurance carrier
NHS Northstar is proud to offer the ultimate employee benefit: Company Ownership. When you join our team, you share company ownership with all of the other employee owners of NHS Northstar through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $125