Direct Support Specialist: Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Direct Support Provider, Full time Edgewood Home, Thief River Falls, MN Job Category: Direct Support Provider Requisition Number: DIREC002393 Posted : May 20, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA Description As a Direct Support Provider, you will provide supervision, care and safety to individuals being served that include, but are not limited to, areas of daily living, recreation, community orientation, medication management, meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning. Starting wage $16.00-$17.00 per hour Qualifications Minimum of 17 years of age or as dictated by licensure. Must pass DHS background clearance. Must have valid driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, communicate and understand the English language while conducting company business. Read, comprehend, and follow each person served’s program related plans and procedures. Deliver support to the person served on principles of person-centered services. Administer CPR/First Aid when needed. Chart daily program information. Benefits That Support You Your well-being matters to us. That’s why we provide paid time off - Personal Leave Time (PLT) and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). Comprehensive Health Coverage — 90% employer-paid employee health insurance, with access to spouse and family plans. Health Savings Account Contributions — $150 per month toward your HSA when enrolled in our insurance. Peace of Mind — $20,000 employer-sponsored life insurance. Plus, access to an additional voluntary plan. Retirement Readiness — Strong retirement plan options with employer contributions, plus financial education resources to help you prepare for whatever life brings. Additional Voluntary Benefits — dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short‑and long‑term disability (STD/LTD), and accident insurance to fit your individual and family needs. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Schedule Why choose us At Prairie Community Services, we respect life, self, colleagues and others. We support individuals who receive services in our residential programs and through Community- Based Services by assessing and utilizing their strengths and skills to encourage, teach, and help them to achieve their hopes and dreams. As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values integrity, commitment, respect, excellence, service and stewardship, we will train you for success! Equal Opportunity Employer Prairie Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Experience Required: 1-3 years experience. List last 3 years work experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prairie Community Services, Inc.