Direct Support Specialist
full-time•Minneapolis
About this role
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
What you'll do
- Direct Support Specialists assist individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses in a residential setting. They provide support in daily activities, behavior management, and medication administration.
About Pinnacle Services Incorporated
Pinnacle Services is an innovative, award-winning multi-service provider for children and adults with disabilities. We serve more than 3,000 people in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, offering Case Management, Residential and Vocational Support Services. We pride ourselves on progressive vision and the provision of compassionate care to seniors and individuals of all ages and backgrounds with physical and developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries and seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Direct Support Specialist do at Pinnacle Services Incorporated?
As a Direct Support Specialist at Pinnacle Services Incorporated, you will: direct Support Specialists assist individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses in a residential setting. They provide support in daily activities, behavior management, and medication administration..
Is the Direct Support Specialist position at Pinnacle Services Incorporated remote?
The Direct Support Specialist position at Pinnacle Services Incorporated is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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