Youth In-Home Services Worker (IHSW, DSP) (Duluth, MN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Full-time)

403(b) plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time Independent Living Skills Worker for our In-Home Youth, Families, & Respite program in Duluth, MN. You will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives, collaborating with the person and their support team to implement goals.

The role offers afternoon/evening hours, weekends required, and a chance to train and grow within a supportive organization that values inclusion and self-determination.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with no restrictions and a working vehicle.
• Two-year degree in a behavioral science or related field preferred, OR one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check.

Responsibilities

• Serve youth and young adults living in private home settings.
• Provide skill training and supports to help individuals achieve independence.
• Collaborate with the person and their support team to implement supports plans.
• Assist with physical and personal needs.
• Assist with communication.
• Assist with household management.
• Support community living and mobility.
• Work on reduction/elimination of maladaptive behavior.
• Support sensory/motor development, socialization, vocational/educational activities, health and wellness.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Two-year degree in behavioral science or related field

One year of experience with individuals with disabilities

Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time Independent Living Skills Worker (IHSW) for our In-Home Youth, Families, & Respite 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!

Hours for this position fall between 7:00am- 8:00pm. During the school year the hours fall between 6:00am-9:00 pm. Part time positions will be mostly afternoons/evenings. Every other weekend is a requirement, which may include at least one asleep overnight.

Salary: $20.25-$21.25 per hour,reduced rate for asleep overnight hours

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 youth and young 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.

Salary: $20.25-$21.25 per hour,reduced rate for asleep overnight hours

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: In-home Youth, Young Adult, and Family | This is a part time position

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