Direct Support Assistant

As a True Friends Direct Support Assistant, you'll make a meaningful impact by supporting participants with personal care, meals, and fun recreational activities while actively engaging and encouraging them to try new things. This role is a rewarding opportunity to help participants, grow, build confidence, and enjoy new experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. (Please note: this role does not involve administering medication or overnight supervision) Schedule: Part-time, year-round, weekend, day shift Pay: $14.67 Location: Camp Friendship, Annandale, MN Opportunities to gain and grow leadership skills Support a healthy work-life balance Employee Referral Program Scenic and inspiring work environment Retirement Savings Plan with opportunity for 3% Employer Match Fun, organization-wide Events Cabin Rental Discounts ...and more! How You'll Contribute Assists participants with activities of daily loving, including personal cares, meals, and recreational/leisure activities Lead recreational and leisure activities as assigned by leadership Report any changes in participant condition promptly Ensure participants' belongings are properly checked in and returned Complete all required documentation accurately and timely Maintain cleanliness and organization of areas used by participants and staff Participate in training and professional development opportunities Attend and actively participates in staff meetings Perform other duties as assigned What You'll Bring to the Table Age 16-17 (if you are 18 or older please apply for the Direct Support Professional role) Must be able to pass an organizational background study Able to handle physical aggression and challenging behaviors Detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on safety Team player who can follow instructions effectively Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25,000 individuals annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr