In-Home Services Counselor (Full-time)

Job Duties

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Independent Living Skills Counselor (IHSC) for our In-Home Adult program in North Branch, MN. As an IHSC, 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!

Shift times are flexible during business hours, which are 8:00am-5:00pm. There may be an occasional night or weekend shift as needed. This position will support individuals living in North Branch, Cambridge, and surrounding areas.

What you’ll do as an Independent Living Skills Counselor:

As an IHS Counselor, you will serve adults/youth 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 assess the person’s needs and work collaboratively with the person and their support team to develop and 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

Education and/or Experience: Education must be related to a field in human services, education, or health. Work experience must include full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.

A four-year degree with at least one year of work experience in the field or

A combination of a two-year degree and at least two years of experience in the field or

A diploma from a post-secondary institution and three years of experience in the field or

Four years of work experience in the field with 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.

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

Education and/or Experience: Education must be related to a field in human services, education, or health. Work experience must include full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.

A four-year degree with at least one year of work experience in the field or

A combination of a two-year degree and at least two years of experience in the field or

A diploma from a post-secondary institution and three years of experience in the field or

Four years of work experience in the field with 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.

To pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$21.75 - $22.75 / Hourly

Postal Code

55056

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

10672

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.