What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Counselor - Parkwood position at Thomas Allen, Inc?
Thomas Allen is Hiring for DSPs!
No experience necessary. Paid training provided!
LOCATION: Burnsville
HOURS AVAILABLE: Monday 8am-4pm & Tuesday-Friday 8am-2pm
JOB SUMMARY: As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the primary responsibility of meeting the needs of the individuals supported in the home, including providing proactive, empowering, and inclusive support, guidance, and supervision.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Assist and encourage individuals to realize both long and short-term goals
- Assist with personal care
- Prepare meals or assist the individuals served with meal preparation
- Log all day-to-day occurrences
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments and on activities in the community
- Medication administration and/or working with medical equipment
- Help individuals to maintain their home by assisting with laundry, budgeting, cleaning, and shopping
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift and carry up to lbs
- Willingness to attend to personal cares and health needs, light housekeeping, and meal preparation
- Willing to commit to and implement person-centered supports
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Department of Human Services background clearance
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally
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Thomas Allen, Inc. is a social services agency that provides a variety of person-centered services to individuals with disabilities throughout the state of Minnesota. Our team of nearly 800 employees are key players in assisting individuals served with group home support, semi-independent and independent living, case management, care coordination, and guardianship. As our agency continues to grow, we are looking for team members with diverse perspectives and backgrounds who are passionate about providing services that empower those we support.
Thomas Allen, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, veteran's status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.
Join our team and make a difference!
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