We have an open position at RSI for a Full-Time Community Connector in Duluth, MN.
The Community Connection program matches people with disabilities with people from communities across the state for the purpose of building relationships that provide community connections and integration. Please visit RSI's web page for more information about RSI's Community Connection services: https://residentialservices.org/rsi-services/community-connections/
Salary: $20.50-21.50 per hour
What we offer:

• Health and dental insurance (Full-time)

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff

• Paid training

• $500 refer a friend bonus

• Employee Assistance Program

• Long term/Short term disability and life insurance (Full-time)

What you’ll do as a Community Connector:

• Implement a three-step process of discovery, connection, and sustainability with people with disabilities for the purpose of building meaningful relationships and connections within their community.

• Identify a person’s interests, assess and teach skills, and develop a network of opportunities for connections within their identified community.

• Develop Individualized Support Plans based on assessment.

• Evaluate and assess progress of community connection goals, identify barriers, and find solutions to problems.

Location and Schedule: :This position will provide support to people with disabilities in Duluth, MN. Job duties will be performed within the person's home, their community, and in an office environment. Hours are scheduled based on the needs of service recipients but will typically include Monday-Friday day and evening hours with occasional weekends required. Access to a vehicle is required for travel with mileage reimbursement provided.
For this position, you will need:

• An associate's degree in human services, communication, or related field or one year of equivalent experience.

• Two years of work experience supporting individuals with disabilities with responsibilities that included planning program activities, coordinating projects, and connecting with community resources.

• To pass a post-offer background check.

• A valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle for travel, and be able to pass an MVR check.

• To be able to genuinely connect well with people with disabilities and community members.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.

Opportunities for advancement
We believe it’s important to provide our employees with opportunities to move up the career ladder at RSI; we strive to promote from within! Most managers and coordinators at RSI started out their careers as caregivers and have grown and developed alongside our organization. The rewarding field of disability and mental health services is an ideal environment to develop skills and build your career.
About RSI
RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in-home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.
How to apply
You can apply online by visiting our employment website at www.rsi.jobs. You may also fill out a paper application at any of our office locations. Interviews are conducted over the phone, video chat, or in person.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department at (218) 740-7603 or info@residentialservices.org.
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Salary: $20.50-21.50 per hour:
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RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.
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