In-Home Services Counselor (IHSC, DSP) (Virginia, MN)

Residential Services, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Disability & life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Wellness programs

Rewards program

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Independent Living Skills Counselor (IHSC) for our In-Home Adult program in Virginia, MN. You will help adults with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives.

You will assess needs, develop supports plans with the person and their team, and provide skill training in daily living, communication, household management, mobility, and wellness, to enable independence in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field, or
• Four years of experience with individuals with disabilities
• Associate’s degree in behavioral science or related field and two years of experience with individuals with disabilities
• Pass post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check

Responsibilities

• Provide skill training and supports to help adults live as independently as possible
• Assess needs and develop supports plans with the person and their support team
• Cover daily living skills, communication, household management, mobility, and wellness
• Assist with vocational and educational goals
• Work in private home settings to promote independence

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Communication skills

Flex scheduling

Experience with disabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field

Associate’s degree in behavioral science or related field

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Independent Living Skills Counselor (IHSC) for our In-Home Adult program in Virginia, MN. As an IHSC, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives.

Position Offering: 40hrs per/ week; Monday - Friday, Flexible scheduling to best fit the needs of people receiving services, with occasional nights and weekends.

Salary: $21.75-$22.75 per hour

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 mayqualify 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 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/Experience:
  • 1. Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field or
  • 2. Four years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or
  • 3. Associate’s degree in behavioral science or related field and two years of experienceworking with individuals with 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 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.