Community Support Staff - ILS/IHS
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Burnsville, MN, US
Company:
Dungarvin is a mission-driven organization providing support services focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Summary:
The applicant will provide in-home and community support services tailored to individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence and skills. A valid driver's license, high school diploma, and relevant experience are required.
Requirements:
Credentials: High school diploma or GED, Associates in relevant field OR two years equivalent experience
Experience: Education, training, or two years equivalent experience in working with developmentally disabled and/or Mental Illness
Job Description:
**Must be a valid driver
This is a position that provides a personalized blend of in-home and in-community services that focus on the support and skill development a person needs to maintain and/or increase their independence and teach individual life-skills. The goals will look different for each person-served that you provide support to, and this position will work both in-community and in-home settings. Staff will work with multiple person-served and will need to use their own personal vehicle to drive to and from shifts and to transport the person-served. Mileage reimbursement is offered.
**This is not a residential group-home setting
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Assist individuals in a 1:1 in-home and in-community setting as you support them in pursuing a happy, healthy, and more independent life.
- Provide skill development in areas including but not limited to: community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management and adaptive skills.
- Examples: Accompanying person-served on errands and appointments, budgeting skills, and integrating into social events
- Attend team meetings, write progress reports, and assist supervisors in maintaining consistency in service provision and communication with support team members.
- Create lasting, positive impacts on peoples’ lives through coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals.
Available locations and schedules:
- Varying schedules available
- Hours vary by location and the needs of the person-served
- Schedules are subject to change based on the individuals needs