Direct Support Specialist

$20.53 an hour 

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
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation 

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!)