If making a positive impact in the lives of others is always on your to-do list -- you'll LOVE working with a team that puts people first.
We're looking for a Direct Support Specialist to join our team!
At Mosaic, our core focus is helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live a full life. As a Direct Support Specialist, you'll play a lead role in serving people with intellectual and development disabilities.
Who will love this job:
- An advocate -- you will stop at nothing to make sure people have the tools necessary to do set them up for success
- A go-getter - you're always looking for ways to add value, do better work, improve processes, build others up, and make the world a better place
- A mediator - you naturally draw people together while remaining calm and focused, even in emotionally charged situations
Here's what you'll do as a Direct Support Specialist:
- Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve while ensuring the medical, nutritional and personal care needs are being met
- Provide training according to the written program plan for people served, covering all aspects of the person's life as assigned and in compliance with company policy and procedure.
- Serve and emotionally support the people we serve in a therapeutic manner using techniques proven to reinforce appropriate individual behavior
- Maintain detailed documentation of each person's medical, social, and program progress
- Provide support and transportation to appropriate leisure time and community activities
- Assist people served in the handling of money and finances
- Complete assigned cleaning tasks as schedule to maintain a neat and clean environment
You should have:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one year experience in a related field
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Extras we think you'll love:
- Competitive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (you earn it from day one!)
