Midwest Special Services
Direct Support Professional
Shoreview, MN, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3023 days ago
HRCommunication
About the role
- The Shoreview Center is also the home of our bee keeping project which provides fun and innovative activities for everyone.
- MSS provides all training for a commercial driving license as applicable.
- Must relate well with people with disabilities and with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized program plan for persons in assigned group. Assist persons served with their personal needs as necessary, including using the bathroom, eating, putting on coats, etc.
- Assist program participants with developing and using a functional communication system to communicate needs and interact with others. Utilize technology and adaptive equipment to increase each person's independent functioning.
- Pass medications and drive people to and from the center and community sites.
- Must accurately read and implement individual plans, medication instructions etc.
Requirements
- Must accurately record behavior of persons served and complete required forms.
- Must be qualified for employment in a Day Services Facility as determined by the MN DHS.
- Must pass other background checks as required by MSS. and/or state and federal law.
- Must be able to lift and transfer adults with physical disabilities, using mechanical lifts and other methods identified as appropriate for a participant.
- Must have/maintain a valid driver's license and must have/secure a Passenger Assistance Certificate within 6 months of hire.
- Must have a clean driving record and be insurable under the conditions set by our insurance carrier.
- The ideal candidate has experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and interested in a variety of creative activities i.e. rock wall climbing, theatre, painting, bee-keeping, etc.
Benefits
- Benefits include health, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and PTO and a 401K pension plan.
- Must obtain/maintain a DOT medical card.
Equal opportunity
- AA/EEO Employer.
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