DPS Direct Support Professional Individualized Home Supports

ONE FAMILY CARE; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 20,058,000 - 25,789,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Diverse Workplace

Training/Development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

One Family Care, LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide in-home and community-based support for people with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities. You will partner with a supervisor to schedule visits and tailor plans for each client, with most work performed in clients’ homes and in the community.

You will drive clients to appointments and outings, document progress, and implement daily living activities and behavior strategies to promote independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1–2 years of supervised experience with individuals with disabilities and/or challenging behaviors or a related degree.
• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to set boundaries.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Knowledge of local community resources is a plus.
• Pass Minnesota DHS Background Study.
• Comfort visiting clients at home and in the community.
• Friendly, outgoing demeanor.
• Expected hours: 15–20+ per week.

Responsibilities

• Review CSSPs and use them as a guide to support clients.
• Collaborate with the client’s support team to plan care.
• Identify client goals and develop plans to achieve them.
• Drive clients to community outings, stores, and appointments.
• Provide supervision and training for daily living tasks.
• Assist clients in researching and accessing community resources.
• Assess risks and help mitigate them.
• Teach skills like cooking, budgeting, and scheduling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Valid driver's license

Experience with disabilities

Education

Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

One Family Care, LLC believes in strong team effort and meaningful relationships are the keys to moving individuals facing mental illness toward a healthier and more productive life. We maximize the independence of individuals with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, information and referral, and deinstitutionalization.

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement
• A diverse workplace
• Training/Development
• Positively change the lives of individuals and families in our communities
• Support a talented team and be a part of a team that supports each other.

Job Summary: The role of the Direct Support Professional (IHS with or without training) is to provide support and/or training for people with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities. You will meet with your supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to discuss scheduling and to consult. Primarily, your role will be in person with your clients. You will be expected to meet with clients both in their homes and in the community. There will be times where you will need to drive clients to community outings/appointments.

In all position, you will:

• Review Community Supports and Services Plans (CSSPs) and utilize them as a guide on how to work with your client.
• Collaborate with clients' support team members on ways to assist and care for the client.
• Determine which goals your client would like to accomplish and develop a plan on how to assist them in achieving these goals.
• Drive clients to community outings, stores, and appointments.
• Provide supervision and training to clients on how to complete routine household care and maintenance.
• Assist clients in researching and accessing community resources.
• Assess clients' risks and assist them in ways to mitigate these risks.
• Build skills with clients which could include, but are not limited to teaching clients to cook, meal plan, budget, complete paperwork and manage their appointments.
• Guide and assist clients with their activities of daily living.
• Implement strategies with clients on ways to manage their behaviors.

Qualifications

• All staff must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have at least 1-2 years of supervised experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or challenging behaviors and/or a degree signifying experience within the field (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, etc)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of individuals and recognize individual boundaries.
• Reliable transportation, current divers license is required and proof of car insurance.
• Knowledge of local community resources is a plus.
• Pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Being comfortable visiting clients in their home and/or in the community.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle
• Friendly outgoing demeanor
• Expected hours: 15 – 20+ per week.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.