Howry Residential Services is seeking persons to assist with daily living needs of vulnerable adult clients with brain injuries, mental illness, and/or behavioral challanges.  We welcome experience in a group home setting but we do provide paid training for individuals without experience.  We are looking to fill multiple full-time and part-time shifts for our new group home located in Rosemount.

Job Summary:
 
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) first and foremost ensures that all supervision requirements are met for their clients, in accordance with each individual Risk Management Plan and Assessment. They assist clients with their daily routines, implement individual program plans, document client progress, and respond to meet service needs, while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the clients.
  
Minimum Qualifications:

1. 18 years of age or older
2. High school diploma or equivalent
3. One year experience serving people in adult foster care services preferred
4. Eligible as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Department of Human Services
5. Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the Company’s insurance carrier; depending on the site, may need to possess a personal vehicle for use in performing work-related activities, and maintain necessary insurance coverage

 
Essential Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to complete the required documentation
2. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak the English language at a level that meets the performance requirements
3. May be required to observe general dress code guidelines
4. Ability to move intermittently throughout the work day
5. Ability to lift persons, if needed
6. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
7. Willingness to take initiative and adapt to circumstances
8. Willingness and ability to cook meals and do light to moderate housecleaning
9. Ability to develop and maintain professionally appropriate therapeutic relationships with each client and the client’s family; ability to maintain positive working relations with staff and other related persons to ensure services are delivered in a smooth and effective manner
10. Ability and willingness to maintain a positive demeanor
11. Willingness to respect the lifestyle choices of others, including but not limited to sexuality, religion, and political affiliation
12. Ability to follow daily routines while allowing for flexibility and planning creative alternatives
13. Ability to effectively use a calculator, household appliances, smoke alarms, house alarm system, etc.
14. Ability to implement any therapeutic intervention as required
15. Ability to work in a variety of settings and with a variety of level of care needs without direct supervision
16. Possession of sight/ hearing senses, or use of prosthetic devices which enable these senses to function adequately
17. Possess good health and demonstrate emotional stability