ACR Homes, Full-time Direct Care Professional (38-40 hours/week)

Direct Care Professional

Direct Care Professionals assist ACR residents with daily living including personal and health care needs, meals, transportation, and recreational and leisure activities. No experience is necessary. Training is paid at a rate of $16.25/hour for full-time direct care employees.

Employment Information:

Rate of Pay:

$18.25-$20.25/hour for day and evening shifts--dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable

$20.50-$22.50/hour for weekend shifts --dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable

$20.50-$22.50/hour for weekday awake overnight shifts --dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable

$22.75-$24.75/hour for weekend awake overnight shifts (Friday & Saturday) --dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable

Initial Training pay is $16.25/hour

Range listed above is due to $.50-$2.00/hour House Specific Rate Exception Differentials at specific homes, if applicable.

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Suburban Twin Cities

Benefits Information:

Full-time Direct Care Professionals are eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) & earned sick and safe time (ESST)
• Traditional health insurance plan
• FREE NICE HEALTHCARE subscription allowing eligible employees free virtual and in-home visits with nurse practitioners and PA's. Options for free prescriptions, mental health services, and xrays (See their website for more details and to find out what's covered free of charge).
• Vision, dental, and pet insurance
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• MN Paid Leave
• 401k

*Additional compensation includes optional asleep shifts paid at $11.50/hr, wage increases starting at 1 year of employment, bonuses, tuition assistance, and advancement opportunities.

**Part-time employees are also eligible for 401K, MN Paid Leave & ESST

Students ages 16 and 17 who want to become Direct Care Professionals, check out the Direct Care Assistant position.

Direct Care Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Interact with residents
• Support resident health and well-being
• Carry out safety, meal preparation and cleaning procedures
• Seek and follow the advice and directions of supervisors
• Work effectively with coworkers
• Uphold ACR's Core Values
• Participate in training and development
• Present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Adhere to scheduling policies
• Be on-call via a cell phone when requested to do so
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Accept other duties as assigned by a superior
• Report illegal activity

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must have a drivers license and a relatively clean driving record
• You must be able and willing to provide care for both male and female clients
• You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• You must be able to work independently and you must have interpersonal skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, good judgment, and overall adjustment
• You must be able to see, hear, speak, interact, and write in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position
• Part-time requires a minimum of 10 shifts/month (2-3 shifts/week) with an increasing number of homes only requiring 2 shifts/week.
• Full-time employees must work at least 38-40 hours per week

This is intended as a summary; additional functions and requirements are stated in the full job description below

ACR Homes is an EEO/AA Employer