Arrowhead Community Employment (A.C.E.) Job Description: Direct Support Professional (positive behavior supports)

At Arrowhead Community Employment (A.C.E.), our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities by nurturing their unique talents, skills, and interests. We're dedicated to fostering their worth in society, supporting their growth, and creating pathways for thriving community engagement. Learn more about us at ACemployment.org.

Role Overview:

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential within the community. This specific job will require you to work with individuals who exhibit difficult behaviors. Experience working with people who have disabilities is required.

Responsibilities:

● Provide transportation to and from residences and community activities.

● Provide positive behavior support according to their plan.
● Engage in physical support tasks such as bending, assisting with lifts (if applicable), pushing, pulling, reaching, and prolonged walking.
● Assist service recipients in goal setting, documenting progress, and evaluating their development daily.
● Fulfill additional tasks delegated by supervisors.

Required Skills:

● Punctuality and reliability are crucial.
● Strong advocacy skills for others.
● Proficiency in guiding, motivating, and directing individuals.
● Ability to maintain confidentiality.

● Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
● Basic proficiency in computer and phone usage.

Qualifications:

● Preferred education in social work or psychology.
● Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
● Preferred training in mental health and first aid.

Requirements:

● Valid driver's license.
● Access to a working vehicle with a clean driving record and active insurance.
● Completion of orientation and annual training sessions.

Schedule:

● Part-time or full-time opportunities available.
● Flexible morning and afternoon shifts.
● Weekly hours ranging from 20 to 30.

Compensation and Benefits:

● Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (based on experience and performance)
● Signing Bonus: $500 distributed upon meeting specific milestones
● Health, dental, and life insurance for employees regularly scheduled for a minimum of 24 hours per week.
● Paid time off

Application Information:

● Application questions will revolve around the possession of a valid driver's license, availability on specific days, and willingness regarding weekly hours.

Work Location:

• In-person role based at Arrowhead Community Employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Duluth, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person