Community Support Specialist

Greetings Internet Job Seeker!

Mike Welsh here with Breaking Barriers, and we're incredibly excited to open our first round of recruiting in Rochester! This post is for a community-based, human services position that works 1-on-1 with adults. This is NOT a PCA, caregiving, or group home position. We provide coaching and support to adult humans who live and work on their own in Rochester.

This job does fit under the Direct Support Professional (DSP) umbrella, but has specific differences. To get some more information about the position, check out the Community Support (IHS) and Employment Support sections here: https://www.bbmn.org/work-with-us

Beyond that information, I'd like to do my best to include something that's usually overlooked in most recruiting - what it's like to work for this company. I could speak from my perspective as an owner, but instead I'd like to share some of what our employees say is meaningful to them.

• The industry turnover rate is between 25-40% depending on the service. Ours is 8%. The industry 1-year retention rate is 39%. Breaking Barriers: 80%.
• Every person who works at Breaking Barriers does at least 4 hours of direct support services per week. Doesn't matter if you're part time in billing, upper management, or one of the owners. Everyone is doing the same work you are, every week. Your boss will not be out of touch, and they will understand what you do.
• Our written policy states that hourly employees are only required to respond to communication on the days they work. When you're off... you're off. Everything is scheduled in advance and you cannot be called into work.
• Our staff choose the locations they are able to work, the amount of hours they work, and when they're available. BB does not schedule our employees outside of those limitations. Ever.

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Honestly I'm extremely proud of what we've built in the metro, and extremely excited for the opportunity to replicate that process in my home town. Make no mistake, we haven't discovered some magic trick to achieve these sorts of results. It costs money, time and effort - we just believe this kind of workplace is well worth the investment.

Well, I think that's enough of a pitch to get us started! My guess is that the people still reading this have already decided if they're interested. Please use this link to apply instead of what's on the website - https://forms.gle/kQpzV6dL2Hir6QhNA If you do respond, by all means include any questions you've got on the application, I'll be the one responding.

To close, I'll post part of a 2 weeks notice from a team member of ours that moved out of state

"It would not be hyperbolic to say that this job has been the best I’ve ever had. I am grateful for the resources, feedback, and guidance provided by the company that have allowed me to succeed in my role and to develop professionally. From the beginning, Breaking Barriers’ obvious and unfailing commitment to the well being of both its employees and the individuals they support has impressed me. I’m happy to have been able to work in a role where I felt I was facilitating positive change in people’s lives." - Ethan W

Go team,

-Mike Welsh Owner | CEO Breaking Barriers LLC

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22