Care Companion

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Care Companion, where you will engage with community members through direct care, outreach, and support services. This role allows for flexible working conditions and offers various employee benefits, including paid training and generous PTO. Ideal candidates will demonstrate compassion, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits

Childcare Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Counseling

Wellness Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Generous PTO Plan

Paid Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with diverse individuals.
• Dependable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct program outreach and friendly visits.
• Provide direct client services under supervision.
• Document care visits and manage community relationships.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word Processing

Job description

Description

Pay: $19/hr + Mileage reimbursement

The Care Companion is responsible for engaging members (clients) in service by providing direct care to increase socialization and connect to community and resources in the designated community. This position does not have a designated office space within an LSS property.

What LSS offers you:

• Access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, an employee assistance program, financial counseling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet for early payroll access.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to and with persons served.
• Benefits for employees working 30+ hours a week, including medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with match, and other plans.
• Generous PTO plan with paid holidays and float days.
• Paid training during orientation and employment.
• Opportunities for career growth within our 24+ services.
• A diverse workplace committed to putting persons served and employees first.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy, and Fun!

As a Care Companion you will:

• Conduct program outreach, friendly visits (telephonic and in-person), light household chores, and personal errands such as grocery shopping and transportation.
• Document care visits, ensure compliance with program regulations, and manage community relationships.
• Provide direct client services, including LSS Healthy Transitions, under supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ability to work well with diverse individuals and demonstrate compassion, patience, flexibility, and respect.
• Provide regular in-home/telephonic visits and community transportation.
• Dependable transportation and willingness to transport members in your vehicle.
• Computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills, problem-solving, and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and background checks.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic organization serving various community members. We value trustworthiness and offer an ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, and Fun. Join us!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering an environment free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment, where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities