Support Worker (Mon-Fri 11am-5pm) na Dependable

Description

At Dependable, it's our goal to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. It's innate in all of us to want to belong and function as an independent person. We teach and support people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills and promote independence by improving skills and fostering growth.

Job Title: CFSS Support Worker - Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with individuals receiving Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) in the implementation of the written service delivery plan, documenting progress and response to program services, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the participant. This position is responsible to the assigned Executive Officer and the Supervising Professional.

Role Specifics

• Monday 11am-5pm
• Tuesday 11am-5pm
• Wednesday 11am-5pm
• Thursday 11am-5pm
• Friday 11am-5pm

Location: St. Paul, MN

Rate of Pay: $17.00/ hour

*Individual lives with a roommate and lives with 2 big friendly dogs. Has prosthetic leg, needs assistance with personal cares including bathing, grooming, dressing. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists participant(s) with daily routine including but not limited to activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, health-related procedures, and tasks as specified in the participant’s service delivery plan.
• Notifies assigned Executive Officer and/or Supervising Professional of service-related or employment-related emergencies or incidents.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relations and open communication with participant and participant’s representative.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding the participant.
• Maintains all employment standards, required training, and licenses.
• Attends and participates in education programs designed to increase knowledge and experience in the field as assigned.
• Follows and completes cares outlined in the services delivery plan and charts accurately, turning in to Supervising Professional as directed.

Benefits

Dependable is growing and we want our employees to grow with us! We offer paid training and a variety of employee benefits. Dependable helps pay a large portion of the health premiums to make benefits affordable for our employees. Other available benefits:

• Paid Training
• Paid time off
• 401K with company matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Casual dress code
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level that meets the performance requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to meet licensing requirements of the State and County.
• Ability to follow daily routines while allowing for flexibility and planning creative alternatives.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings and with a variety of levels of personal care needs without direct supervision.
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset participant(s) staff, family members, visitors, and personnel from other agencies.
• May be exposed to a variety of conditions, infectious diseases, odors, dust, etc. throughout the working hours.
• Is subject to flexible hours, including split shifts or varied days and times including mornings, afternoons, and evenings, holidays, and weekends depending on coverage needs.
• May be exposed to animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, pet rodents, birds or pet reptiles.
• Sits, stands, walks, bends, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Lifting/transferring may be required based on participant’s need.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Possess good health and demonstrate emotional stability.