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Description: Direct Support Specialist Chaska, MN Job Type Full Time Description Looking to elevate your Direct Care experience? Pinnacle Services is seeking dedicated, caring individuals to join our team as Direct Support Specialists ! Our Direct Support Specialists have the ability to assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting providing support and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals to gain life skills. This position is full-time. Duties and Responsibilities Job duties and responsibilities of the position vary to meet the needs of persons served but may include: Meal planning/preparation. Facilitation of community activities by using company vehicles. Assisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.) Behavior management. Medication administration. Direct Support Specialists travel between multiple site locations as needed. Schedule Direct Support Specialists work either morning (6am-2pm) or evening (2pm-10pm) shifts and must be available 5 days a week. Schedules are created with and determined by the Program Director. Salary/ Schedule $18.00/hour and Scheduling is created with and determined by the Program Director. Direct Support Specialists must be available to work morning (6am-2pm) and evening (2pm-10pm) shifts and be willing to work weekends. Benefits Part-Time Employees · Sick and Safe Time Full-Time Employees · Health Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Life Insurance · Short Term Disability · Voluntary Life Insurance · 401(k) Retirement Plan · Flexible Spending Account · PTO (3 weeks/year for first 2 years) Requirements: Required Qualifications At least a year of experience working as a Direct Support Professional or equivalent role. Have a passion for helping others and is willing to assist persons served with their varying needs. Must be 18 years or older. Must successfully clear a background check. Current driver's license, current auto insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record determined by Pinnacle Services policy. Unacceptable driving record will result in reduction of placement options. Preferred Qualifications Previous direct care experience. CPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification). Locations Available: ~ Chaska Locations Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage PIb1907d4972f6-30492-33021169

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Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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