• Employment Condition: Intermittent • Shift: Rotating • Insurance Eligibility: Not Eligible for Insurance

As a Direct Support Specialist, you will be a member of a team who helps provide essential services to Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents. On a day-to-day basis, you will: • Assist individuals when needed in the performance of work, recreation, and activities of daily living • Lift, move, or position non-ambulatory or ambulatory individuals • Administer medications, implement instructions, and act accordingly as directed • Respond to medical emergencies, including first aid and CPR • Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events • Respond therapeutically to individuals with challenging behaviors. • Site: 3rd Street • Town: Faribault, MN • Rural/Urban Setting: Urban • EASE Level: 2 • Staffing Level: 2:3 & 24-hour awake staffing • Age Range: 40 - 80 years of age • Diagnoses: DD &ID; Epilepsy, Autism, Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, Shunts, Catheters etc. *Site descriptions are subject to change at any time as individuals residing in the home or their level of care required may change.

• Must be at least 18 years of age • Current and valid driver's license • Basic math skills • Clear communication skills • Basic computer skills

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Available upon request from the local Human Resources Office.

PLEASE NOTE: Any time an employee bids, voluntarily transfers, or voluntarily demotes to fill a vacancy in an existing MSOCS, any previously approved vacation may be rescinded if any employee already working in the MSOCS has approved leave for any of the days.