APPLY NOW! North Metro Community Services
Hiring Rate: $18.25 per hour
Why North Metro Community Services?
Benefits:
4 day work week, Monday-Thursday
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
3 flexible holidays, including a paid day off for your birthday!
Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee-only coverage
Flex spending and dependent care accounts
Employer-paid basic life and voluntary life insurance
401k with 4.5% company match per gross monthly salary
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Supplemental benefits, like pet insurance, tuition reimbursements, tire discounts, wellness incentives, and fitness reimbursements are just bonuses!
At NMCS, we are seeking an outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic person to work with individuals and families in our Day Services program. You can make a difference in people’s lives by providing much needed companionship, supports, and community opportunities, in a flexible and rewarding role. At NMCS, you will have the opportunity to:
HAVE FUN building relationships and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live as independently as possible.
SMILE every day because you are providing activities that bring joy to their lives.
LAUGH as you enjoy assisting people to learn new skills/techniques throughout the day and building connections
What would you do in this position?
Transport people safely to and from the Day Program and community activities in a company vehicle
Provide opportunities for community access by attending and participating in community activities and events
Support daily living needs, including eating, hygiene, toileting, and more
Assist in planning community activities and events
Clean and sanitize a multitude of surfaces and locations
Complete paperwork required by department accurately and records in department database
Distribute medication to people safely and accurately
Communicate clearly with others in a respectful and professional manner
Assist people with mobility and transfer according to safety protocols
Training:
NMCS provides extensive and ongoing training for all of our Direct Support Professionals. Employees are paid to attend these trainings at no cost to them. A list of trainings provided includes, but is not limited to:
CPR and First Aid
QMAP certification (Medication Administration)
Safety Care certification
Person centered thinking
Driving and vehicle safety
Shadowing shifts with veteran staff and supervisors
Qualifications
What education or experience would you need?
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid Drivers License required
What knowledge, skills, or abilities would you need?
Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms
Ability to use a computer and a tablet
Ability to use office equipment such as fax machine, scanner, copier, phone
Ability to work as a team
Analytical thinking skills to solve routine problems using common sense
Basic ability to drive a large passenger van
Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word
Basic time management skills
Basic use of virtual meeting tools
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. May perform other duties as assigned.
North Metro Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.