In-Home Services Worker (IHSW, DSP)

Residential Services Inc.; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time In-Home Services Worker for their In-Home Adult program in Duluth, MN. This role involves assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence.

You will work flexible hours, including every other weekend, to provide essential support and skill training. The ideal candidate is compassionate and reliable, with a strong commitment to advocacy.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Report check.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals achieve independence through skill training.
• Collaborate with individuals and support teams for personalized plans.
• Assist with physical and personal needs, communication, and household management.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Two-year degree in behavioral science

One year of experience with disabilities

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time In-Home Services Worker (IHSW) for our In-Home Adult program in Duluth,MN. As an IHSW, 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!

As part of RSI’s private In-Home support program, we provide services for an adult male with an intellectual disability who is living in his own apartment. Shift times will range between 9:30 am to 10:30 pm, with the possibility of split shifts. Every other weekend is required.

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 mayqualify 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 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
• 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Keywords

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Department: In-home Adult: Duluth

This is a part time position