Job Title: Direct Support Professional / IHS Specialist

Pay Rate: $19.00-$21.00

***This position involves driving to clients' homes/apartments. There is no “home-base”, this is a community-based role. Employees are compensated for drivetime between worksite locations.*** A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and valid car insurance is required.**

**A High School Diploma or GED is required for this role**

HOURS: Hours available Monday-Friday, during the morning and afternoon.

LOCATIONS: We have hours in the following counties. This position requires the ability to commute to clients homes' within 30 miles of your location. We do NOT have male hours in Dakota or Scott county.

• Dakota County, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Washington County, Scott County, Goodhue County

*Important to note: staff need to be able to work around pets (cats and dogs). Many, if not most, of our clients have pets in the home. If staff are not able to work around pets that will affect the number of hours they will be able to work. Staff are not required to care for the pets but they will be in client's homes.

Full Job Description
BrightPath is looking for committed, ambitious, self-motivated, and person-centered employees to work as Direct Support Professionals! Direct Support Professionals have the distinct privilege and honor to work respectfully with individuals in their own home and communities. They work 1:1 with individuals with Physical Disabilities, Mental Illness, and/or Developmental Disabilities throughout the community. IHS Specialists are an essential part of an individual’s ability to maintain community tenure and focus on empowering service recipients in the following core IHS areas: Community Participation; Adaptive Skills; Household Management; and Health, Safety, and Wellness.

About Us:
Here at BrightPath, we are a dedicated group of detail, outcome, AND people-oriented people! We are a results driven, quality and precision-focused team with a strong performance culture that grounds itself with a supportive and fairness focused environment.

About You:

• You have the dedication to provide culturally competent services to uphold each individual’s way of life, preferences, and daily choices
• You are willing to transport clients in your own vehicle (individuals may have walkers, wheelchairs, or other medical equipment) when deemed necessary.

Additional Information:

• BrightPath reimburses mileage for client transportation
• BrightPath attempts to group shifts within each day to a localized geographic area, but Caregivers should expect to commute throughout the metro area to assigned work sites

Examples of Support Methods:

• Meal planning, preparation, and execution
• Encouraging health and wellness through utilizing a gym membership twice per week for regular exercise
• Planning activities in the community or at home that are unique to the person’s preferences and interests. The sky's the limit with this one! Caregivers model creative thinking and problem solving skills to support individuals in finding hobbies, passions, and meaningful activities to engage in.
• Household safety knowledge and overall self-preservation skills
• Other duties as assigned

Core Responsibilities:

• Support individuals to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life, in accordance with program specific requirements.
• Engage in respectful communication.
• Support individuals to have optimal health and well-being.
• Provide safeguards and appropriately support challenging situations.
• Positively represent BrightPath.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• This is a driving role and requires driving to clients' homes around the Twin Cities Metro Area. This is not a role in a group home. Is that what you are looking for?
• Do you have a valid driver's license, active car insurance, and a reliable vehicle? You will be driving clients to work, the grocery store, etc. in your personal vehicle. We offer mileage reimbursement.
• Are you able to commute to clients homes' within 30 miles of your location?
• What schedule are you looking for? Please confirm the specific days AND hours you are available. I want to make sure your availability lines up with our clients, before having you take the time to complete a phone interview. Thank you for your understanding!

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: On the road