Job Information
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud Direct Support Professional - Full Time - Cold Spring in Cold Spring, Minnesota
Job Description
$500 Sign on Bonus - Must have a valid driver's license for this position
Who is Catholic Charities?
We are a passionate group of individuals who serve our clients and enjoy working hard to show our values of: Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity and Service in everything we do! Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of our state. We are a nonprofit organization supported by generous individuals, foundations, businesses and faith communities. At the heart of what Catholic Charities does is people. People seeking help, people offering help, and people who believe that we are all a community of neighbors, here in Central Minnesota. The most important people to us are our clients: those who we humbly serve.
Benefit starting at 20 hours/week:
$500 Sign on bonus
Weekend Shift Differential
Paid Training
Flexible Schedule
PTO (17 days your first year)
8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
Extended paid leave (5 days)
Health and prescription drug coverage
Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
Optional Short and Long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
401(k) plan with agency match
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Wellness Program
the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Major Job Responsibilities:
Personal Cares: conduct meal preparation, provide personal cares such as bathing/hygiene activities, assist with routine schedules (sleep time, getting ready for work/appointments)
Increase clients’ quality of life through recreational activities, community outings, leisure activities, reading to clients, playing games, etc.
Household cares: assist with laundry, cleanliness of living areas, and safe walkways/sidewalks
Provide client behavior assistance, support & behavior modification according to the client Treatment Plans. Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients
Provide medication administration to clients as directed by nursing staff and the treatment plan, as well as observe and keep accurate documentation.
Communication: conduct daily review of client communication logs and complete charting
Job Requirements:
Valid driver’s license & and pass a background check
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Job Related Experience: No Experience: Will train.
To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org (Jennifer.Josephs@ccstcloud.org) or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org . For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment
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