Together, Making a Difference

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Opportunity Services is seeking a driven and motivated individual to join our team as a Community Support Specialist! In this role, you will Make a Difference in a person's life supporting them in employment and community services.

Team members at Opportunity Services (OS) work together to enrich the lives of our consumers and teach them to take pride in a job well done. At OS, we bring our consumers and business partners together to provide meaningful jobs and activities throughout communities to the individuals we serve. Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one another throughout the organization. We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!

*No Nights or Weekends! 

Hours and Benefits of the Community Support Specialist:

• The minimum pay rate for this position is $18.03/hour. Education and experience are also considered when extending offers.
• Monday – Friday: PT position with potential to grow to FT - No Nights or Weekends required!
• Located in Woodbury, MN 

Full Time Position Benefits also include:

• • Medical Insurance - 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company. Family coverage is also available.
  • Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Savings Bonus after 1 year, escalating up to 5%. No employee match required!
  • Retention bonuses at 90 days, 6 months, & annually thereafter. These bonuses get larger the longer you work here.
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Reimbursement
  • Escalating Referral Bonuses

Essential and Principle Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the transportation of consumers using OS vehicles and follow agency Transportation policies.
• Provide support and job coaching for consumers in the workplace
• Provide supervision to consumers in recreational activities, meal times and other various activities in a day program setting and out in the community.
• Provide quality assistance with all personal cares.
• Provide and assist consumers with medication.
• Provide and assist with hooking up wheelchairs and using lift vehicles.
• Community Integration/engagement: staff are responsible for the interaction of the work team with the work community and population at large.
• The use of behavior modification principles: Assist in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement and the use of alternative communication strategies.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Attend all required and requested staff meetings and training.

Position also known as: DSP (Direct Support Professional), Life Enrichment Specialist, Job Coach, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)