Community Support Specialist

Together, Making a Difference Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate to be a Community Support Specialist in our Day Services Program with Opportunity Services in Savage, MN! This is a community-based role where you will take individuals out into community for enrichment and volunteer opportunities.

OS team members spend their days coaching groups of individuals at their workplace, implementing community-based recreational activities/outings, and providing supports to meet our consumers' physical, emotional, and interpersonal needs.

Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one throughout the organization.

We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with! We are hosting open interviews on Friday, November 20th from 9am - 1pm located at 1052 4th St NE, Byron, MN 55920! No Nights or Weekends! Hours and Benefits of the CSS: The starting pay rate for this position is $20.00-$22.50/hour.

Education and experience are considered when extending offers.Monday Friday: Approx.

7:00 am to 3:30 pm - No Nights or Weekends required!Full-Time Position Benefits also include: Medical - 100% of employee premiums paid by employer.

Family coverage is also available.Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffTuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance (we pay $500 towards your student loans every 6 months!)Retirement Savings BonusEmployer Contribution to a Dependent Care FSAOpportunities for Advancement Responsibilities of the CSS: Provide supervision to clients in recreational activities, mealtimes and other various activities in the community.Provide quality assistance with all personal cares.Provide and assist clients with medication.Provide and assist with hooking up wheelchairs and using lift vehicles.Facilitate interactions between work teams with their work community and the greater population.Assists in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement and the use of alternative communication strategies.Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.Attend all required and requested staff meetings and training.Assist in the transportation of clients using company vehicles.