In-Home Services Worker (IHSW, DSP)

Residential Services, Inc.; Paupores (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance (Full-time

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and?

Job summary

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.

If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for advocating for others, apply to join our team! The Westbrook program is located in Brookston, MN about 30 miles outside of Duluth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Valid driver's license

Working vehicle

Two-year degree in behavioral science

Education

Two-year degree in behavioral science or related field

Job description

In-Home Services Worker (IHSW, DSP) (Brookston, MN)

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. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for advocating for others, apply to join our team!

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 mayqualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

What you’ll do as an Independent Living Skills Worker:

• 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.

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: Westbrook

This is a part time position

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