*North Metro Community Services requires the COVID-19 vaccination for new employees and will consider requests for accommodations for medical/disability and religious-based reasons*

Hiring Range: $17.25- 19.80 per hour depending on experience

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, you have the opportunity for a rewarding career in which you can make a difference in the life of someone with an intellectual or developmental disability.

A Brief Overview
Responsible for providing support to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by presenting opportunities to access the community, creating a positive environment, and assisting with daily living activities.

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
• Perform one-on-one visits at people's houses
• 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
• Host and participate in virtual gatherings

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

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.