In-Home Support Specialist: Flexible Hours & Growth

Harry Meyering Center, Inc; Mankato, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,832,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Fulfilling Career

Holiday and Overtime

Resume-building experience

Referral Bonus Available

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and

Job summary

Harry Meyering Center, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an InHome Support Specialist to provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and community.

The role involves helping clients pursue goals, build independence, attend appointments, and participate in meaningful activities. The schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for about 30 hours per week, with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience or training is not required, but CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare-related experience is preferred.
• Must hold a valid United States driver’s license and pass a driving record check.
• Reliable transportation with willingness to transport individuals.
• Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the support team both verbally and in writing.
• Provide assistance and support to individuals served in their homes and in the community.
• Write outcomes, procedures, and POCs for individuals founded on needs, wants, and dreams.
• Demonstrate and act as necessary based on knowledge of systems, routines, applicable licensing regulations, and programming.
• Facilitate access to healthcare services, educate regarding personal health issues, and support/assist with medical recommendations and directives from health care providers.
• Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and in the community to promote a healthy lifestyle and socially valued goals.
• Advocate for the benefit of others.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees
• Support/assist with medical recommendations and directives from healthcare providers
• Assist with entitlement benefits and financial matters.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Harry Meyering Center, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an InHome Support Specialist to provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and community.

The role involves helping clients pursue goals, build independence, attend appointments, and participate in meaningful activities. The schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for about 30 hours per week, with some flexibility.