Direct Support Assistant As a True Friends Direct Support Assistant, you'll make a meaningful impact by supporting participants with personal care, meals, and fun recreational activities while actively engaging and encouraging them to try new things. This role is a rewarding opportunity to help participants, grow, build confidence, and enjoy new experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. (Please note: this role does not involve administering medication or overnight supervision) Schedule: Part-time, year-round, weekend, day shift Pay: $14.67 Location: Camp Friendship, Annandale, MN True Friends Benefits: - Flexible scheduling options
- Opportunities to gain and grow leadership skills
- Support a healthy work-life balance
- Free meals during summer months
- Employee Referral Program
- Scenic and inspiring work environment
- Retirement Savings Plan with opportunity for 3% Employer Match
- Fun, organization-wide Events
- Cabin Rental Discounts
- ...and more!
How You'll Contribute: - Assists participants with activities of daily loving, including personal cares, meals, and recreational/leisure activities
- Lead recreational and leisure activities as assigned by leadership
- Report any changes in participant condition promptly
- Ensure participants' belongings are properly checked in and returned
- Complete all required documentation accurately and timely
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of areas used by participants and staff
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities
- Attend and actively participates in staff meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring to the Table: Age 16-17 (if you are 18 or older please apply for the Direct Support Professional role) - Must be able to pass an organizational background study
Strong communication skills Able to handle physical aggression and challenging behaviors Detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on safety Team player who can follow instructions effectively Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred - Physical demands
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours
- Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls
True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25,000 individuals annually.
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