In-Home Services Worker (IHSW, DSP)

Residential Services of NE MN; Brookston (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance (Part-time

403(b) retirement plan with employer #

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time Independent Living Skills Worker (IHSW) for our Westbrook Apartments program in Brookston, MN. The role focuses on helping adults with disabilities and mental illness achieve greater independence in a supportive setting.

The position offers part-time hours with a flexible schedule, a chance to work in a unique farm-style environment, and opportunities for training and advancement within RSI’s Westbrook program.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with no restrictions and a working vehicle.
• Two-year degree in a behavioral science or related field preferred.
• One year of experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help adults living in private home settings achieve maximum independence.
• Provide skill training and supports to perform everyday tasks.
• Collaborate with the person and support team to implement support plans.
• Assist with physical and personal needs.
• Support communication and household management.
• Promote community living and mobility.
• Assist in reducing maladaptive behavior.
• Support sensory/motor development and socialization.
• Foster vocational and educational growth and overall health and wellness.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Background check

Education

Two-year degree in behavioral science

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time Independent Living Skills Worker (IHSW) for our Westbrook Apartments program in Brookston, MN. As an IHSW, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives.

The Westbrook program is located in Brookston, MN about 30 miles outside of Duluth. Westbrook provides supported living settings and an apartment on a beautiful, wooded 160-acre working farm with cows, horses, a donkey, and vegetable gardens. Westbrook's unique setting and structured environment provides a diverse outdoor recreation program of hiking, biking, fishing, carpentry and crafts, agate hunting, animal tracking, and other outdoor activities.

Shifts

Wednesday: 7:30 am to 11:00 am, Thursday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm, Friday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm. 18-24 hours a week.

Salary

$20.25-$21.25 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 may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

What you’ll do as an Independent Living Skills Worker

As an IHS Worker, 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 work collaboratively with the person and their support team to implement support 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
• A two-year degree in a behavioral science or related field preferred or
• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• 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.

Learn more about RSI by visiting our website and liking us on Facebook.

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: Westbrook

This is a part time position