InHome Support Specialist
Harry Meyering Center is a non-profit focused on supporting developmentally disabled individuals in the community with a person-centered way of thinking.
Job Purpose: As an InHome Support Specialist, you'll provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and throughout the community. You'll help individuals work toward their goals, build independence, access community resources, attend appointments, and participate in activities that are meaningful to them. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, making a positive impact, and supporting others in living fulfilling lives. Every day offers new opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference.
This posting is for a full-time position of approximately 30 hours per week.
Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, ranging from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with some flexibility.
Wage: $19.00 per hour
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicate with the support team both verbally and in writing
- Provide assistance and support to individuals served in their homes and in the community
- Go grocery shopping, help with cleaning, go to the movies, take to appointments, and more
- Write outcomes, procedures, and POCs for individuals founded on needs, wants, and dreams.
- Demonstrate and act as necessary based on knowledge of systems, routines, applicable licensing regulations, and programming.
- Facilitate access to healthcare services, educate regarding personal health issues, and support/assist with medical recommendations and directives from health care providers.
- Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and in the community to promote a healthy lifestyle and socially valued goals.
- Advocate for the benefit of others.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new employees
- Support/assist with medical recommendations and directives from healthcare providers
- Assist with entitlement benefits and financial matters
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Training
- Fulfilling Career
- Holiday and Overtime
- Resume-building experience
- Referral Bonus Available
- Benefits for full-time employees:
- Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and more!
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree.
- Prior experience or training is not required, but it is preferred to have experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare-related professional.
- Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier.
- Reliable transportation with willingness to transport individuals
- Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
If you have any questions about the job opportunities and joining our team, please feel free to reach out via phone: (507)387-8281.
Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or general education degree
- Valid United States driver's license
- Pass a driving record check conducted by the employer's insurance carrier
- Reliable transportation and willingness to transport individuals
- Pass the Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study
- Ability to perform household chores, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry
- Prior experience or training as a CNA, PCA, caregiver, DSP, or healthcare-related professional
What We Do
Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is a residential provider for adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Harry Meyering Center, Inc. opened in 1973 as a home for 44 individuals with developmental disabilities, which was made possible by the efforts of the local ARC and the parents of those 44 individuals. We have since grown to serve 150 people in three programs, which include the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), the Supportive Living Service (SLS), and Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS/SLS In-home). HMC strives to provide the people we serve and their families with services that encourage dreams, focus on independence, foster community connections, help people cope with life-changing events and offer special attention to safety, health needs and security. Mission Statement: “It is the mission of the Harry Meyering Center, Inc. to support and facilitate meaningful lifestyles for the people we serve.” Vision Statement: “To be the leader in creatively designed community supports for people with physical and mental challenges.”
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