Youth In-Home Services Worker (IHSW, DSP)

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time Independent Living Skills Worker (IHSW) for our In-Home Youth, Families, & Respite program in Duluth, MN. As an IHSW, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for advocating for others, apply to join our team!

Hours for this position fall between 7:00am- 8:00pm. During the school year the hours fall between 6:00am-9:00 pm. Part time positions will be mostly afternoons/evenings. Every other weekend is a requirement, which may include at least one asleep overnight.

Salary: $20.25-$21.25 per hour, reduced rate for asleep overnight hours

What we offer: 

• Health and dental insurance (Full-time) 
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff 
• Paid training 
• $500 refer-a-friend bonus 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time) 
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee wellness & resource programs
• Employee recognition & rewards programs
• Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs. 

What you’ll do as an Independent Living Skills Worker:
As an IHS Worker, you will serve youth and young adults living in private home settings. You will help individuals achieve their maximum level of independence by providing skill training and supports needed to perform everyday tasks. You will work collaboratively with the person and their support team to implement supports plans that will help them achieve independence in a variety of skill areas including:

• Physical and personal needs
• Communication
• Household management
• Community living/mobility
• Reduction/elimination of maladaptive behavior
• Sensory/motor development
• Socialization
• Vocational and educational
• Health and wellness

 
For this position, you will need:

• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions and have a working vehicle
• A two-year degree in a behavioral science or related field preferred OR
• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• To pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check

About RSI:
RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.

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