Open Positions

Direct Support Professional: $20.00/hour ($24.00 on weekends):​

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• Bartscher House 18hr - Mon, Thurs, Fri 3-9pm 

• Centennial Apartments 16hr- Wed 4-8pm, Thurs 4-8pm & every other Sat/Sun 3-11pm

• East Elm House 8hr- every other Sat/Sun 1-9pm 

• East Elm House 8hr- every other Sat 1-9pm & Sun 8am-4pm

• East Elm House 20hr – Mon 3-9pm, Fri 3-9pm and every other Sat 8am-4pm/Sun1-9pm 

• North Kimball House 8hr- Thurs 5-9pm, Sat 9am-1pm

• North Kimball House 8hr- every other Sat 3-11pm & Sun 9am-5pm

• Park Place Apartments 13hr- Mon 4-9pm, Thurs 5-9pm, Sat 5-9pm 

• Park Place Apartments 40hr - Sun 3-11pm, Mon 3-11pm, Tues 3-11pm, Wed 3-11pm, Thurs 9am-5pm 

• Radke and Blaalid Homes 6hr - every other Sat 2-8pm & Sun 3-9pm 

• Radke and Blaalid Homes 18hr- wk1 Sun 4-11p, Mon 4-7p, Fri 3-11p & wk2 Sun 4-11p, Mon 4-7p, Sat 3-11p  

• Radke and Blaalid Homes 18hr- Mon 4-8pm, Wed 4-8pm, Fri 4-9pm, Sat 9am-2pm 

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Overnight Direct Support Professional $21.00 ($25.00 on weekends):​​

• ​Gamble Street Apartments 40hr- Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed 9pm-7am

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Employment Specialist:

Assist people with finding competitive employment with local and rural area businesses and developing marketable employment skills. Coordinate the intake of applications Vocational Rehabilitation and the school systems, and obtain necessary release of information, authorizations and verify service funding for adults and transition students. Provide instruction in job readiness and job seeking skills.  Perform task analyses of specific jobs to identify required skills/abilities. Provide job coaching and on-the-job training. Conduct worker evaluations and assessments on the job. Provide or assist in transportation arrangements for people who need them. Assist with maintaining a cooperative relationship with area DRS counselors, job service, local and area schools, and other organizations to facilitate employment opportunities.  Assist with the implementation of the marketing plan to promote Career Connections services including conducting informational presentations for local and area groups, organizations, and professionals and establishing new employer contacts.
 

Ability to communicate effectively with business persons, professionals, other staff, and people served. Travel maybe required out of town to provide all necessary services. Must attend necessary trainings and become a CESP (Certified Employment Support Professional) after one year of employment.  Must be aware of and/or learn the various services available within the community, as well as state and federal resources.  Lifting requirements may exceed 50 pounds during emergency situations, medical emergency situations, and/or during use of behavior intervention.  Other physical activities may also include bending, twisting, climbing stairs, pushing, walking, carrying supplies, cleaning, stocking, and doing laundry.  

Associate’s degree in human services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is desired.  Experience with vocational training and/or placement is preferred. Hours for this are position vary, depending on the employment needs of the people being supported.

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Full Time Exempt Residential Supervisor - Radke and Blaalid Homes:
Provide supervision, training, and guidance to Direct Support Professionals.  Support individuals with daily living skills and community living skills to help them to reach their maximum potential for independent living.   

Associate’s degree in human services, sociology, psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is desired.  Strong verbal and written skills, computer skills, and organizational skills required.

Typical hours for this position vary and may include some nights, weekends and holidays.  Salary dependent upon education and experience.

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