Group Home Direct Support Professional

Company: The Mentor Network
Location: Victoria
Posted on: July 1, 2020

Job Description:

Description Group Home Direct Support ProfessionalPrimary Location: United States-MN-MNEdinaFunction:Direct Support Professional (Caregivers)Description The health and safety of our employees and of those individuals we serve is of utmost importance to us. Due to the essential services we provide, we continue to accept applications and fill open positions. Providing round-the-clock care, we have full-time schedules open with all shifts available immediately. To be sure we extend that concern to our recruitment process, we will be leveraging digital capabilities to meet virtually and continue to recruit top talent at REM Hennepin, a partner of The MENTOR Network. Due to the public health concerns regarding COVID-19, as your application progresses, you will be asked to participate in virtual interviews using one of our digital tools. Our recruitment team will provide further details to assist you in your recruitment journey. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we focus on the safety and well-being of those we serve, as well as one another. EasyApply on Indeed or Text MENTORJOBS to 97211 we have work for you.Byjoining the REM Hennepin teamas a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional, you will work with individuals witha range of challenges including intellectual and developmental disabilities,severe and persistent mental health, children's behavioral health andindividuals with medically complex challenges. You will work to restore andretain basic health functioning, independent living and community skills. Weoffer residential services with supports tailored to the needs of eachindividual, including assistance with daily activities such as meal preparationand planning; medication administration; and personal cares. DSP's may alsofacilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings intheir community or providing transportation to work or other activities. Inaddition, DSP's support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership withclinical staff to encourage individuals to be as independent as possible andenhance the quality of life for those we support.Qualifications: Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
• Compassionate approach yet able to set boundaries
• Reliable, responsible attitude
• High school diploma/GED NOT required REM Hennepin is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of localhuman services providers offering quality, community-based services. With-32,000 employees serving -30,000 individuals in 36 states, you'll have careeropportunities from coast to coast. When you join The MENTOR Network, you'llmake a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancingservices to individuals across the country. Come join our team of dedicated andcaring professionals. Apply Today! EOE/AAE

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