InHome Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

InHome Support Specialist

Harry Meyering Center is a non-profit focused on supporting developmentally disabled individuals in the community with a person-centered way of thinking.

Job Purpose: As an InHome Support Specialist, you'll provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and throughout the community. You'll help individuals work toward their goals, build independence, access community resources, attend appointments, and participate in activities that are meaningful to them. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, making a positive impact, and supporting others in living fulfilling lives. Every day offers new opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference.

This posting is for a full-time position of approximately 30 hours per week.

Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, ranging from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with some flexibility. 

Wage: $19.00 per hour

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the support team both verbally and in writing 
• Provide assistance and support to individuals served in their homes and in the community
  • Go grocery shopping, help with cleaning, go to the movies, take to appointments, and more
• Write outcomes, procedures, and POCs for individuals founded on needs, wants, and dreams.
• Demonstrate and act as necessary based on knowledge of systems, routines, applicable licensing regulations, and programming.
• Facilitate access to healthcare services, educate regarding personal health issues, and support/assist with medical recommendations and directives from health care providers.
• Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and in the community to promote a healthy lifestyle and socially valued goals.
• Advocate for the benefit of others.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees
• Support/assist with medical recommendations and directives from healthcare providers
• Assist with entitlement benefits and financial matters

What are the perks? 

• Flexible Scheduling 
• Paid Training
• Fulfilling Career 
• Holiday and Overtime
• Resume-building experience
• Referral Bonus Available 
• Benefits for full-time employees:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and more!

What do we need from you?

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree. 
• Prior experience or training is not required, but it is preferred to have experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare-related professional.
• Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier.
• Reliable transportation with willingness to transport individuals
• Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

If you have any questions about the job opportunities and joining our team, please feel free to reach out via phone: View phone number on us.fitly.work. 
Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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