<p>Job Title: Direct Support Professional Specialist</p> <p>Location: Twin Cities Area including North Metro including Maple Lake/Buffalo area and South Metro including Cottage Grove area.</p> <p>Schedule: 35-40 hours/week. Specialists should be available Monday-Friday flex 4 days a week between 6am-10pm and every other weekend between 6am-10pm for scheduling purposes. Schedules will be completed on a weekly basis and are subject to change based on needs of programs.</p> <p>Wage: $25.00</p> <p>Required Experience: This position requires 2 years of experience with mental health diagnosis and intellectual disabilities, and experience with high behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>As a Specialist, you will support our people served with daily activities that include working on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes. Outcomes are designed to increase independence in skills. These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares, and meal preparations/planning or budgeting. We tailor our services to each person and their needs and wishes. Additionally, as a Specialist, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares for persons served.</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>21 years of age or older </li><li>Proficient in spoken and written English language </li><li>Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration) </li><li>Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check </li><li>Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy </li><li>Preferred, not required in all roles, have a vehicle to use for work related purposes with current car insurance. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience:</p> <ul> <li>At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis </li><li>At least 2 years working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions </li><li>Experience implementing Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints (applicable at select programs) </li></ul>