About ABLE, Inc.

ABLE, Inc., standing for, A Brighter Living Experience, has been providing residential care to people with developmental disabilities within Houston County for over 30 years.

First named Houston County Group Homes, the 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation began as a grass roots effort by concerned parents who sought an alternative to sending their loved ones with disabilities to state institutions or keeping them out of the public eye.

ABLE focuses on enhancing the lives of the people it supports by promoting their uniqueness and building their self esteem and independence in a safe and comfortable environment.

At ABLE, employees are united in the belief that people with disabilities are best served by those who value them as individuals, fellow community members and friends.

Able, Inc., offers a full benefit package, casual work environment and flexible hours!

Starting compensation for a Full Time Direct Support Lead ranges from $18.12 - $23.56 / hr based on experience.

Positions available in La Crescent, MN and Caledonia, MN!

Hours : Shifts will vary between early morning, daytime, and pm.

This position participates in weekend rotation and holiday rotation.

As a Direct Support Lead you will perform a variety of tasks during the course of your day :

• Assist people supported in becoming valued members of their community by helping them develop friendships and maintain family relationships.
• Demonstrate respect for each person's right to dignity, privacy, individualized attention, and choice.
• Be knowledgeable of the vulnerabilities and needs of people supported, demonstrating the ability to implement all plans of protection relating to those vulnerabilities
• Be knowledgeable of the capacities, gifts and interests of people supported, demonstrating the ability to advocate on behalf of the person.
• Teach people supported living skills, while promoting opportunities to increase independence, choice and self-motivation.
• Demonstrate consistent use of behavior intervention and management techniques in a manner which is respectful and as least intrusive as possible.
• Implement programs and activities as specified and assigned.
• Monitor and assure that the clothing and personal items of all people supported are appropriate to need and choice.
• Is knowledgeable of the histories, formal assessments, Community Support Service Plans (CSSP) and Individual Assessment / Risk Management Plans (IA / RMP) of the people supported.
• Order medications and medical supplies
• Oversee house petty cash / EOM balance.
• Perform house grocery shopping
• Other duties and responsibilities depending on your shift and specific program*

To help you complete these task we provide all direct care staff with :

• Positive Behavior Support Training
• First Aid Training
• Medication Training
• Annual trainings and refresher classes

Requirements :

• A desire to work with people with developmental disabilities
• Prior supervisory experience helpful
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Good Attendance
• You are not required to be a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA but CNAs are welcome
• Cleared as a driver for the agency

This is a Full-time position, working at 34 hours / week and participating in weekend and holiday rotation, providing direct care to people with developmental disabilities.

Last updated : 2024-05-17