Direct Support Specialist — ESOP Benefits & Impact

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EON, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Specialist (DSS) to provide care to individuals in their homes and community settings in Minnesota. The role emphasizes person-centered support and crisis management, with the ESOP employee ownership model highlighted as a benefit.

The position requires compassionate, flexible, and self-directed individuals who can work without direct supervision and document care electronically. Full-time and part-time possibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license and pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• Must not be disqualified by criminal background studies.
• Meet the physical requirements as outlined in the physical assessment form.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Able to document information electronically.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and other daily living functions.
• Assist with bedtime routines, administering medications, physical therapy, etc.
• Support and teaching of independent living skills (routines, meals, cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting).
• Assist individuals in accessing the community and participating in recreation and leisure activities.
• Assist to resolve crisis situations as they arise.
• Maintain competency in behavior management protocols outlined by the needs of the individual's program requirements.

Skills

Driver's license

MVR check

English literacy

Electronic documentation

Crisis management

Flexibility & assertiveness

Job description

EON, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Specialist (DSS) to provide care to individuals in their homes and community settings in Minnesota. The role emphasizes person-centered support and crisis management, with the ESOP employee ownership model highlighted as a benefit.

The position requires compassionate, flexible, and self-directed individuals who can work without direct supervision and document care electronically. Full-time and part-time possibilities are included.