Residential Coverage Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Placement Partners provides community-based vocational and residential services to adults with developmental disabilities, TBI, and others requiring assistance to work and live independently. Over the years, we have earned a reputation for providing outstanding human services and endeavor to meet each challenge with a positive approach. We invite you to join our group of enthusiastic and dedicated employees who strive each day to improve the lives of others and enjoy their success. Join Placement Partners today, and help us create a better tomorrow!

Position Available: Residential Coverage Specialist (Skills Trainer/Direct Support Professional)

• Provide individualized support to consumers in developing, maintaining, and improving the skills necessary to live independently and successfully within the community.
• Assist consumers with activities of daily living, healthy lifestyle habits, community engagement, and accessing community resources.
• Support consumers in achieving personal goals by demonstrating creative problem solving, interpersonal skills, and healthy decision making.
• Accompany consumers on community outings and serve as an advocate with service providers, while promoting independence, respect, and self-confidence.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual consumer goals, objectives, and outcomes while maintaining communication with interdisciplinary team members and completing required reports and documentation.
• Participate in staff meetings and training, ensure compliance with Minnesota State regulations and company policies, and maintain weekly activity schedules through Google Calendar reporting.
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma/GED, a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle and proof of up to date auto insurance.
• Must maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required.
• Frequently required to meet with consumers in the community and drive personal vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35-40 per week

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends