Job Description
Description: Direct Support Specialist
Chaska, MN
Job Type
Full Time
Description
Looking to elevate your Direct Care experience? Pinnacle Services is seeking dedicated, caring individuals to join our team as Direct Support Specialists ! Our Direct Support Specialists have the ability to assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting providing support and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals to gain life skills. This position is full-time.
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:
~ Chaska Locations
Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage
PIb1907d4972f6-30492-33021169
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,
Similar Jobs
R+L Carriers
...Operation Supervisors at our Irving, TX Service Center to manage dock and dispatch operations. Requirements / Qualifications: Driver and Freight Handler Management Coordinate Dock Operation and Driver/Freight Handler scheduling Ensure Safety Compliance...
Vertex Education
...data requirements, definitions, and reporting procedures both internally and externally. Qualifications: No PIMS-related experience is required but must be willing to undergo training. Ability to handle interruptions and work on multiple projects. Ability...
Liberty Health
...Assist charge nurse with resident needs and treatments as directed. Job Requirements: ~18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent. ~ Certified nursing assistant, listed in the DFS registry. ~ Willing to care for geriatric patients and...
Tillys
...to bring the Tillys experience to life both in-store and online. Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Graphic Designer and Production Assistant to join our growing creative team! In this role, you will work closely with the Graphic Design Team,...
Aspen Careers
...Nurse Paralegal - Columbus, OH - LVN / LPN / RN Join our team as a Nurse Paralegal and play a vital role in supporting a medical malpractice law firm. This unique position is essential to our operations and is ideal for someone with a nursing or medical background...