Direct Support Specialist

Description

 South Minneapolis

Duties and Responsibilities

Job duties and responsibilities of the position vary to meet the needs of persons served but may include:

• Meal planning/preparation.
• Facilitation of community activities by using company vehicles.
• Assisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.)
• Behavior management.
• Medication administration.
• Direct Support Specialists travel between multiple site locations as needed. 

Schedule

Direct Support Specialists work either morning (6am-2pm) or evening (2pm-10pm) shifts and must be available 5 days a week. Schedules are created with and determined by the Program Director. 

Salary/ Schedule

$18.00/hour and Scheduling is created with and determined by the Program Director. Direct Support Specialists must be available to work morning (6am-2pm) and evening (2pm-10pm) shifts and be willing to work weekends. 

Benefits

Part-Time Employees

· Sick and Safe Time 

Full-Time Employees

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Short Term Disability

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Flexible Spending Account

· PTO (3 weeks/year for first 2 years)

Requirements

 Required Qualifications

• At least a year of experience working as a Direct Support Professional or equivalent role.
• Have a passion for helping others and is willing to assist persons served with their varying needs. 
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must successfully clear a background check.
• Current driver’s license, current auto insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record determined by Pinnacle Services policy. Unacceptable driving record will result in reduction of placement options.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous direct care experience.
• CPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification).

Locations Available:

• South Minneapolis