Compassionate Direct Support Specialist

Hammer Residences, Inc.; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance (30 hours and above)

Dental Insurance (30 hours and above)

Vision Insurance (20 hours and above)

Life Insurance

Paid Training

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

Employee Success Coach

Job summary

Hammer Residences, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide daily support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a program setting.

DSPs build meaningful relationships, help with living skills, and assist with tasks such as cooking, housekeeping, medication administration, and community participation. Expect a role that requires patience, integrity, and teamwork, with a strong commitment to Hammer & NER’s core values and a schedule that varies

Qualifications

• Employees must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work with people of different abilities, genders, ages, cultures, and ethnicities.
• Ability and willingness to assist individuals with activities of daily living including bathing and toileting.
• Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, access to a personal auto and driving record that meets Hammer’s insurance requirements.
• Must receive a MN DHS Background study clearance and show freedom from Tuberculosis. Must be able to successfully complete all required training.
• Must be prepared to respond to hazardous situations including illness or aggression.
• Excellent communication skills including fluency in English and competence with typing, emailing, and mastering the organization’s documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the medical, financial, social, and emotional needs of individuals served as well as the daily operations of the program.
• Assist with all areas of the individuals’ programs including personal hygiene care, medication administration, daily household chores, use of personal finances and support in the community.
• Safely drive the company car, lift van or personal auto to activities and appointments around the Twin Cities and provide support for individuals’ participation in the community.
• Manage difficult situations effectively; resolve minor issues when possible and escalate when needed.
• Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses or complaints about care and follow procedures for any behavioral or medical emergencies.
• Follow the laws as a mandated reporter to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Provide services and activities that comply with licensing regulations and Hammer policies, exercising good judgement to adapt guidelines to situations.
• Provide advocacy to protect people’s civil and legal rights.
• Encourage choice and independence whenever possible, fostering a positive, encouraging environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation and effective working relationships with individuals served, families, coworkers, supervisors, and others to facilitate quality services.
• Successfully complete orientation including medication administration certification; complete annual training and required meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Typing / Emailing / documentation

Teamwork

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Hammer Residences, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide daily support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a program setting.

DSPs build meaningful relationships, help with living skills, and assist with tasks such as cooking, housekeeping, medication administration, and community participation. Expect a role that requires patience, integrity, and teamwork, with a strong commitment to Hammer & NER’s core values and a schedule that varies