Direct Support Person – Milaca Living Center

Volunteers of America-MN; Milaca Township (MN); On-site; USD 12,785 - 18,210; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America-MN is seeking a Direct Support Person for the Milaca Living Center. This part-time role involves working with individuals with special needs, supervising residents, and implementing treatment plans. Ideal for new graduates or those looking for a second job, training is provided, and the pay is $11.25 an hour.

Key responsibilities include managing program residents and handling documentation. Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have a valid driver's license. Shifts include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision and management of program residents.
• Accountable for treatment plan implementation.
• Document resident's functioning within the treatment environment.

Skills

Behavior management

Crisis intervention techniques

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Direct Support Person – Milaca Living Center

• Part-time

Volunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity and hope.

Position Status: These are paid positions

Our Milaca Living Center location is in need of positive, fun people to work with individuals with special needs. The hours include mornings, evenings and rotating weekend shifts and on-call positions/shifts. We have open full-time and part-time and on-call positions available. This would be a great role for new graduates, someone looking for a second job or a position for people who are semi-retired. All training is provided and paid.

Primary Duty: Responsible for the supervision and management of the program residents. Accountable for the implementation of treatment plans and documentation of resident's functioning within the treatment environment. Training is offered in behavior management; limit setting and crisis intervention techniques.

Starting Wage: $11.25 an hour.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED

Other Skills/Requirements: Valid driver's license with a good driving record; 18 years of age.

The Services for Persons with Special Needs (SPSN) division is dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities of any age. Support services may be provided in the consumer's home, in their local community or in a foster-care, residential setting.

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