What are the responsibilities and job description for the April Direct Support Professional Apprentice Earn and Learn position at North Star Community Services?
Direct Care Professional Apprentice, North Star Community Services, is dedicated to providing pathways to in-demand careers in human services. Our Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship Program allows individuals to learn and earn while gaining valuable experience and skills. Over the course of one year, apprentices benefit from personalized mentoring and a structured training program designed to lead to a nationally recognized certificate of completion.
As an apprentice, you will
- Participate in comprehensive training programs, including self-paced, technology-based, classroom instruction, and shadowing.
- Work alongside experienced mentors who guide you through the apprenticeship process. -
- Gain hands-on experience in various services offered by North Star Community Services. -
- Complete over 140 hours of related training while receiving a competitive wage. -
- Progress to potential leadership roles, such as Team Leader or mentor to new apprentices upon program completion.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:** - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with individuals receiving care. - Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy in a direct care environment. - Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges within the human services field. - Basic computer literacy to engage with technology-based training materials.
Click the link to learn about the important work that Direct Support Providers do:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOj7weR2Jg
Excellent Benefits include:
- Health
- Dental
- Retirement savings (401K)
- Training and development opportunities and advancement
- first in the area Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship Program, contact us at 319-226-8301 or email bschaffer@northstarcs.org o
To learn more about North Star Community Services and all the great things we do, visit us on the web at www.northstarcs.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Prior to confirmation of a job offer, candidates for employment will be required to complete a criminal history and dependent abuse registry check that will be reviewed prior to confirmation of a job offer.
Salary : $16 - $17