Do you want to make a difference in the lives of adults with disabilities by helping them realize their greatest potential? Then a career with NCSI may be for you! For over 57 years, NCSI has been providing exemplary services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they explore and participate in employment and career building, educational and independent living skills, and retirement opportunities. Our Mission is to inspire and cultivate self-sufficiency in people with disabilities through expanding individual choices for fulfillment and improved quality of life.
NCSI is licensed to provide Day Support, Employment Development, and Employment Support services. Within Day Support, we have two programs—our Adult Service and our Senior Service; our Adult Service is focused on Essential life skills, while our Senior Service is focused on Personally-enriching life skills. We are the smallest provider in Ramsey County and have high client retention, resulting in a close-knit environment. Come join our fun, supportive, high-performing team and do work that matters—you’ll gain more than just a paycheck!
Position Summary: NCSI is hiring three Program Support Staff (Direct Support Professionals)! These positions work Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm (32.5 hours per week). No nights, no weekends, and no major holidays! We seek applicants who have a strong work ethic, act with integrity, and are inclusive, caring, calm, positive, flexible, innovative, detail-oriented, team players, have a desire to learn, and feel called to serve others.
As a NCSI Program Support Staff, you will: assist in teaching and developing essential life skills and personally- enriching life skills that support our clients’ community relationships, involvement and inclusion; and, support clients with their direct cares and positive behavior strategies. Overall, you will ensure NCSI’s services increase opportunities for our clients to achieve their desired goals, advocate for themselves and gain independence.
NCSI Offers: • Paid on-the-job orientation and training • Paid time off - earn 3 weeks off in the first year and increase each year thereafter • 9 paid holidays • Medical insurance (high-deductible plan, only $32.50/month) • Dental insurance (basic-preventive plan, only $5.50/month) • Retirement plan with employer match after one year of service • Free life insurance and short-term disability coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Free parking • Casual environment • Career growth and development opportunities
NCSI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, veteran/military status, disability or handicap, age, sexual orientation, status about public assistance, or any other protected class status defined by law.
“An Interested Party will be considered an applicant only after the individual has complied with the application process and has indicated the specific position for which they are applying.”
Open until filled. Qualified candidates please send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer.Freeburg@NCSIdaysupports.org OR Fax 651-636-3416 OR NCSI, 2770 Cleveland Avenue North, Roseville, MN 55113. Questions? Call 651-636-3343 ext. 101.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities: • Assist in planning and delivering program activities and trainings for groups of clients on-site, focused on independent living skills, vocational skills, social skills, communication skills, safety, health and wellness, personal enrichment, recreation, and leisure. • Assist in planning and supervising groups of clients on community outings and volunteer opportunities. • Assist clients at their community jobs with problem-solving, decision-making, on-the-job safety, and meeting their job expectations. • Provide direct cares for clients including pushing wheelchairs, lifting and transferring to/from wheelchairs and to/from vehicles, help ambulating, toileting, preparing food, administering medications, and help with personal hygiene. • Implement safety standards, emergency procedures, positive support strategies, and NCSI policies and protocols. • Consistently and accurately record the data necessary to document achievement of the goals, supports offered, etc. for clients.
Qualifications
Primary Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Experience in one or more of the following desired: providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, leisure and recreational services in community-based settings, retirement services, and/or senior services. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Office software. • Ability to pass a background check conducted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. • Ability to reliably commute to the job’s location.
Working Conditions and Environment: • Passenger Transportation Assistance: Provide assistance to ambulatory, semi-ambulatory, and non-ambulatory vehicle passengers to ensure safety. • Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment varies between times of quiet to times of moderate noise depending on the activity. • Physical Demands: Frequently required to twist, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, stand, sit, and walk for up to 6.5 hours per day. Able to lift and transfer people, with varying weights.
COVID-19 Considerations: Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination and willingness to get annual boosters; willingness and ability to follow and support COVID-19 prevention protocols.
Northeast Contemporary Services, Inc.
Roseville, Ramsey, Minnesota 55113
US
