Direct Support Provider, Full time Birchwood Home, Alexandria, MN

Prairie Community Services, Inc.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Voluntary benefits

EAP

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Prairie Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Provider in Alexandria, MN to supervise, care for and keep individuals safe in daily living activities, recreation and community orientation. Responsibilities include medication management, meal preparation, and assisting with laundry and cleaning.

Starting wage is $17.00-$19.00 per hour. Applicants must pass DHS background clearance, have a valid driver’s license, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Must be 17+ years old or as required by licensure.
• Must pass DHS background clearance.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Read and follow each person served’s program plans and procedures.
• Deliver support based on person-centered services.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, care and safety to individuals served.
• Support daily living activities and recreation.
• Assist with community orientation and transportation as needed.
• Support medication management, meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.
• Chart daily program information.

Skills

Supervision

Care giving

Safety

English communication

DHS background check

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Job description

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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As a Direct Support Provider, you will provide supervision, care and safety to individuals being served that include, but are not limited to, areas of daily living, recreation, community orientation, medication management, meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning. Starting wage is $17.00-$19.00 per hour.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 17 years of age or as dictated by licensure.
• Must pass DHS background clearance.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate and understand the English language while conducting company business.
• Read, comprehend, and follow each person served’s program related plans and procedures.
• Deliver support to the person served on principles of person-centered services.
• Administer CPR/First Aid when needed.
• Chart daily program information.

Benefits That Support You:

• Your well-being matters to us. That’s why we provide paid time off - Personal Leave Time (PLT) and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST).
• Comprehensive Health Coverage — 90% employer-paid employee health insurance, with access to spouse and family plans.
• Health Savings Account Contributions — $150 per month toward your HSA when enrolled in our insurance.
• Peace of Mind — $20,000 employer-sponsored life insurance. Plus, access to an additional voluntary plan.
• Retirement Readiness — Strong retirement plan options with employer contributions, plus financial education resources to help you prepare for whatever life brings.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits — dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD), and accident insurance to fit your individual and family needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Work Schedule

Why choose us:

At Prairie Community Services, we respect life, self, colleagues and others. We support individuals who receive services in our residential programs and through Community- Based Services by assessing and utilizing their strengths and skills to encourage, teach, and help them to achieve their hopes and dreams.

As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values integrity, commitment, respect, excellence, service and stewardship, we will train you for success!

Prairie Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

List last three years of work experience.

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