What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Chaska position at Pinnacle Services, Inc.?
Description:
Direct Support Professional
Chaska, MN
Job Type
Full Time and Part Time shifts available
Description
Pinnacle Services is seeking dedicated, caring individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals at our Chaska locations! Our Direct Support Professionals have the ability to assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting providing support and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals to gain life skills. We have a variety of full time and part time shifts available throughout the metro area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job duties and responsibilities of the position vary to meet the needs of persons served but may include:
- Meal planning/preparation
- Facilitation of community activities by using company vehicles
- Assisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.)
- Behavior management
- Medication administration.
Available Shifts
We have three shift types available all seven days of the week:
- Mornings- 6am-2pm
- Evenings- 2pm-10pm
- Overnights (Asleep)- 10pm-6am
Salary Description
Direct Support Professional:
$16.00/hour
$13.00/hour for asleep overnight shifts
Direct Support Professional Lead:
$17.00/hour
On-Call Direct Support Professional:
$17.00/hour for hours worked during on-call weekend.
Benefits
Part-Time Employees
· Sick and Safe Time
Full-Time Employees
· Health Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability
· Voluntary Life Insurance
· 401(k) Retirement Plan
· Flexible Spending Account
· PTO (3 weeks/year for first 2 years)
Locations Available
Chaska
Pinnacle Service Inc. provides person centered services to people with intellectual, developmental, or behavioral disabilities in various settings. We provide top level services to the individuals that we support through, residential services, in-home care, case management and other supportive programs. We have ambitious standards and go above and beyond in our organization to set ourselves apart from the others.
Required Qualifications
- Have a passion for helping others and is willing to assist persons served with their varying needs.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must successfully clear a background check.
- Current driver's license, current auto insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record determined by Pinnacle Services policy. Unacceptable driving record will result in reduction of placement options.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous direct care experience
- CPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification)
Compensation details: 16-16 Hourly Wage
Salary : $13 - $17
