In-Home Services Counselor 7E (IHSC, DSP)

Residential Services of NE MN; North Branch (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid training

$500 refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is looking for a full-time Independent Living Skills Counselor (IHSC) to support adults with disabilities in North Branch, MN.

You will role model independence, provide skill training, and work collaboratively with individuals to enhance their daily living capabilities. Offering health, dental insurance, a retirement plan, and flexible scheduling, RSI promotes a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a working vehicle.
• Experience in direct care services to persons with disabilities or vulnerable adults.
• Educational background related to human services is required.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals achieve independence through skill training.
• Assess needs and develop support plans collaboratively.
• Provide training in personal needs, communication, and household management.

Skills

Compassionate

Advocating

Reliability

Education

Degree in human services, education, or health

Experience working with disabilities

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Independent Living Skills Counselor (IHSC) for our In-Home Adult program in North Branch, MN. As an IHSC, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for advocating for others, apply to join our team!

Salary: $21.75-$22.75 per hour

Shift times are flexible during business hours. (8am-4:30pm/8:30am-5:00pm for example). There may be an occasional night or weekend as needed.

This position will office out of our North Branch location. Estimating around 25% of the time will be spent in the office while the remainder of the time will be working in the field. This position will support the areas of North Branch, Cambridge, and surrounding areas.

18+ is required.

What We Offer

• Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
• Paid training
• $500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee wellness & resource programs
• Employee recognition & rewards programs
• Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

What you’ll do as an Independent Living Skills Counselor

As An IHS Counselor, You Will Serve Adults/youth Living In Private Home Settings. You Will Help Individuals Achieve Their Maximum Level Of Independence By Providing Skill Training And Supports Needed To Perform Everyday Tasks. You Will Assess The Person’s Needs And Work Collaboratively With The Person And Their Support Team To Develop And Implement Supports Plans That Will Help Them Achieve Independence In a Variety Of Skill Areas, Including

• Physical and personal needs
• Communication
• Household management
• Community living/mobility
• Reduction/elimination of maladaptive behavior
• Sensory/motor development
• Socialization
• Vocational and educational
• Health and wellness

For This Position, You Will Need

• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions and have a working vehicle
• Education and/or Experience: Education must be related to a field in human services, education, or health. Work experience must include full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A four-year degree with at least one year of work experience in the field or
• A combination of a two-year degree and at least two years of experience in the field or
• A diploma from a post-secondary institution and three years of experience in the field or
• Four years of work experience in the field with 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.
• To pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check

About RSI

RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 inhome and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.

Salary: $21.75-$22.75 per hour

RSI is a 2022-2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota!

Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by providing innovative services that promote inclusion and self-determination.

RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

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Department: In-home Adult: 7E

This is a full time position