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Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a part-time Independent Living Skills Worker (IHSW) for our In-Home Youth, Families, & Respite program in Duluth, MN. As an IHSW, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for advocating for others, apply to join our team!
Hours for this position fall between 7:00am- 8:00pm. During the school year the hours fall between 6:00am-9:00 pm. Part time positions will be mostly afternoons/evenings. Every other weekend is a requirement, which may include at least one asleep overnight.
What you’ll do as an Independent Living Skills Worker:
As an IHS Worker, you will serve youth and young adults living in private home settings. You will help individuals achieve their maximum level of independence by providing skill training and supports needed to perform everyday tasks. You will work collaboratively with the person and their support team to implement supports plans that will help them achieve independence in a variety of skill areas including:
-Physical and personal needs
-Communication
-Household management
-Community living/mobility
-Reduction/elimination of maladaptive behavior
-Sensory/motor development
-Socialization
-Vocational and educational
-Health and wellness
RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.
### Minimum Education Required
For this position, you will need:
A valid driver’s license with no restrictions and have a working vehicle
A two-year degree in a behavioral science or related field preferred OR
One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
To pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check
### Minimum Experience Required
For this position, you will need:
A valid driver’s license with no restrictions and have a working vehicle
A two-year degree in a behavioral science or related field preferred OR
One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
To pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
5
### Public Transportation Accessible
No
### Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
### Physical Required
No
### Drug Test Required
No
### Compensation
$20.25 - $21.25 / Hourly
### Postal Code
55812
### Job Type
Part Time
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
10558
### Job Benefits
What we offer:
-Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
-403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
-Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
-Paid training
-$500 refer-a-friend bonus
-Employee Assistance Program
-Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)
-Flexible scheduling
-Employee wellness & resource programs
-Employee recognition & rewards programs
-Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.R
Residential Services, Inc (RSI)