- Do you desire a better work-life balance?
- Have you always wished you could start a new hobby but never had the time?
- How about having every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off?
- Epic offers full-time (30-40hrs) positions in a 4-day week.
- 6 paid holidays!
Epic employees:
- make a difference in another person’s life.
- are compassionate about helping people be successful.
- are celebrated with a variety of fun events.
- have fun at work.
Working at Epic means:
- Encouraging and supporting people with a variety of abilities to engage in meaningful and rewarding lives.
- Provide guidance and encouragement, through direct interaction with individuals.
- Support individuals to participate in work and/or volunteer and leisure activities that are important to them.
- Provide transportation using a company vehicle.
- Maintain documentation and participate in regular meetings and training.
Starting Pay: $16
Minimum Requirements:
- Pass DHS background study
- Valid Minnesota Driver’s License
- High school diploma or equivalent
Benefits: Full-time (30 hours per week) benefit package after two full months of employment to include medical (employee contribution), dental, 401K plan, Personal Time Off , Short Term Disability (STD) and six holidays. Additional voluntary insurances available at employee cost.
Job Description;
- Provides personal care, which may include supports for physical/medical needs, support for emotional, behavioral and mental health issues or supports for individuals with sensory and community challenges.
- Teaches work skills, social skills and/or provides supports for participants to engage in meaningful activities.
- Safely transports individuals to and from Epic, work, and other community locations.
- Supports connecting with others (peers, staff and people in the community).
- Provides person-centered services, encouraging community participation, offering quality environments and facilitating healthy lifestyles.
- Provides positive supports while minimizing need for use of aversive or deprivation procedures.
- Documents data for outcome areas, medical interventions, significant behaviors/events, billing, etc. Communicates progress and/or challenges to the appropriate Epic staff to achieve desired outcomes.
- Implements developed supports and methods, providing input and feedback, so that the consumer’s desired outcomes can be reached.
- Communicates, educates and facilitates relationships with businesses and community members to facilitate expanded community involvement.
Secondary Job Functions;
- Cleans building for safety and to maintain a pleasant work environment.
- Maintains grounds as needed for appearance and safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule
Full time: 30 hours or more per week Part time: Less than 30 hours per week
Hours in range: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lunch: ½ Hour-unpaid (optional). If supporting consumers, lunch break will be paid.
Break: 15 minutes-paid (when working more than a 4 hour shift), may need to be done with consumers assigned to supervise
Schedule is dependent on job assignment.
Overtime is strongly discouraged and must be pre-approved by supervisor.
Flexible schedule required with job coaching assignments.
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalence.
Experience: One-year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities or related experience preferred.
Licenses: Valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License and safe driving record
Ability to complete First-Aid and CPR training through Epic.
Other: Ability to respect and treat with dignity each consumer and co-worker.
Ability to work in a team setting and demonstrate a positive attitude.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to represent Epic in a professional manner.