Owakihi, Inc. is a person centered company that has provided home and community-based positive supports to people with disabilities and/or mental health needs since 1978. We are dedicated to providing quality person centered services, according to individual preference and need. Owakihi, Inc. is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide assistance to individuals in living and engaged and meaningful life. Examples of this could include using person-centered practices to:
- Support someone to go grocery shopping
- Teach someone how to cook a meal
- Take someone out to visit with their friends
- Help someone learn to manage their medications
- Give/help with hygiene care if needed
- Have caregiving experience
- We are currently hiring for Direct Support Professionals to support people in their own apartments in North St Paul, MN.
Typical hours are evenings or weekends when individuals are not at school or work. We support adolescents and adults who need extra support in their day to day lives, including behavior management support. All training is paid. Basic Requirements for this position are:
- Must have reached your 18th birthday
- High-School diploma or equivalent
- Driver's License, car insurance, and reliable vehicle
- Ability to pass a MN Department of Human Services background check
- Passion and interest in person centered thinking and services
- Ability to be flexible and think on your feet
- We support people in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Owakihi seeks to match qualified applicants with individuals and gives consideration to your schedule preferences and location. We offer competitive wages and a person centered work environment that puts our employees first!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- Are you at least the age of 18?
- Are you comfortable with assisting males and females with personal care?
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Shakopee, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person