Community Living Direct Support Professional Specialist New Wage

North Star Community Services

Job Description

The Supported Living Program of North Star Community Services in the Vinto n area is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide individualized support to persons receiving services in their homes and communities.

Scheduled work hours:

Monday 9:00 AM-1:00PM.

Tuesday 9:00 AM -1:30 PM

Wednesday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Thursday 7:30 AM-2PM

Friday 11:3AM -5 PM

Provide training and support to each person served according to their person-centered plan and individualized needs
Provide written documentation of services provided according to funding source regulations
Assist persons served to accomplish tasks at home and in the community using modifications or adaptations when necessary .
Provide assistance to persons served in solving problems
Assist persons served to develop natural supports in the community

Other Duties as needed:

Provide transportation
Dispense medications
Participate with persons served in the person-centered planning process
Provide assistance with personal care
Assist with socialization opportunities
Assist persons served with the use of community resources
Assist with scheduling and maintaining appointments

Required Skills:

Ability to train and support persons with disabilities in a variety of settings
Physical ability to assist persons served (see note below)
Ability to follow instructions and communicate orally and in writing
Ability to positively relate to persons served and their families
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours

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Qualifications and Required Training:

High School Diploma or GED
One year experience working with people with disabilities
Possess a valid driver's license and meet agency driving record requirements
Medication Manager Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
Direct Service Provider Curriculum for Supported Community Living Services

NOTE: This position requires physical abilities that include one or more of the following (this is not a comprehensive list): pushing or pulling persons in wheelchairs, transferring persons weighing at least 100 pounds to and from wheelchairs with another staff person, lifting 25 pounds, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling motions, physical interventions.

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

Supervised by: Service Coordinator or Site Supervisor

For more information about North Star Community Services, visit us on the web at

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants for this position will be required will have completed a criminal conviction history and dependent abuse registry check and reviewed prior to confirmation of an offer of employment.

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Vacancy posted 25 days ago

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