Pinnacle Services Incorporated
Direct Support Specialist
Pinnacle Services Incorporated, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
DescriptionLooking to elevate your Direct Care experience? Pinnacle Services is seeking dedicated, caring individuals to join our team as
Direct Support Specialists ! Our Direct Support Specialists assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting, providing support and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals to gain life skills.
This position is full-time.Duties and ResponsibilitiesJob duties and responsibilities of the position vary to meet the needs of persons served but may include:Meal planning/preparation.Facilitation of community activities using company vehicles.Assisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.).Behavior management.Medication administration.Direct Support Specialists travel between multiple site locations as needed.ScheduleDirect Support Specialists work either morning (6am-2pm) or evening (2pm-10pm) shifts and must be available 5 days a week. Schedules are created with and determined by the Program Director.Salary$18.00/hour. Direct Support Specialists must be available to work morning (6am-2pm) and evening (2pm-10pm) shifts and be willing to work weekends.Traditional Full Time BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityVoluntary Life InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time Off7 Holidays401K Eligible to contribute 6 months from start date.RequirementsRequired QualificationsAt least a year of experience working as a Direct Support Professional or equivalent role.A passion for helping others and a 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. An unacceptable driving record will result in a reduction of placement options.Preferred QualificationsPrevious direct care experience.CPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification).Locations Available:Chaska Locations
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Direct Support Specialists ! Our Direct Support Specialists assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting, providing support and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals to gain life skills.
This position is full-time.Duties and ResponsibilitiesJob duties and responsibilities of the position vary to meet the needs of persons served but may include:Meal planning/preparation.Facilitation of community activities using company vehicles.Assisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.).Behavior management.Medication administration.Direct Support Specialists travel between multiple site locations as needed.ScheduleDirect Support Specialists work either morning (6am-2pm) or evening (2pm-10pm) shifts and must be available 5 days a week. Schedules are created with and determined by the Program Director.Salary$18.00/hour. Direct Support Specialists must be available to work morning (6am-2pm) and evening (2pm-10pm) shifts and be willing to work weekends.Traditional Full Time BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityVoluntary Life InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time Off7 Holidays401K Eligible to contribute 6 months from start date.RequirementsRequired QualificationsAt least a year of experience working as a Direct Support Professional or equivalent role.A passion for helping others and a 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. An unacceptable driving record will result in a reduction of placement options.Preferred QualificationsPrevious direct care experience.CPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification).Locations Available:Chaska Locations
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