Direct Support Provider, Full time, Oakwood Home, Thief River Falls, MN

St. Francis Health Services; Thief River Falls (MN); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and ESST

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Voluntary benefits

EAP

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Prairie Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Provider to support individuals in daily living skills, recreation and community activities at our Oakwood Home in Thief River Falls, MN. The role requires safety supervision, medication management support and documentation of daily progress. Starting wage is $17.50-$19.50 per hour.

The position is full-time, on-site with an equal opportunity employer policy in place and a mission-driven team dedicated to person-centered care.

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.

Responsibilities

• As a Direct Support Provider, you will supervise, care and ensure safety for individuals in daily living activities, recreation, community orientation, medication management, meal prep, laundry and cleaning.
• Provide support following person-centered plans and procedures and document daily progress.
• Work on maintaining a flexible, caring, and respectful environment consistent with agency values.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

English Proficiency

Driver's license

Read/Write English

Program plans comprehension

Communication

Job description

Direct Support Provider, Full time, Oakwood Home, Thief River Falls, MN

Job Category: Direct Support Provider

Requisition Number: DIREC003280

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA

Description

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 $17.50-$19.50 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.

Preferred

1-3 years:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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