Direct Support Specialist
Pinnacle Services, Inc. · Minneapolis, MN · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$18/hrFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meal planning/preparation.
- Facilitation of community activities by using company vehicles.
- Assisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.).
- Behavior management.
- Meditation administration.
- Direct Support Specialists travel between multiple site locations as needed.
Schedule
- Work either morning (6am-2pm) or evening (2pm-10pm) shifts.
- Must be available 5 days a week.
- Schedules are created with and determined by the Program Director.
Benefits
- Part-Time Employees: Sick and Safe Time
- Full-Time Employees: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, PTO (3 weeks/year for first 2 years)
Qualifications
- At least a year of experience working as a Direct Support Professional or equivalent role.
- A passion for helping others and willingness to assist persons served with their varying needs.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must successfully clear a background check.
- Current driver’s license, current auto insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record determined by Pinnacle Services policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous direct care experience.
- CPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification).