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Location

Duluth, MN | United States

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Job description

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Independent Living Skills Counselor (IHSC) for our In-Home Youth, Families, & Respite program in Duluth, MN. As an IHSC, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for advocating for others, apply to join our team!

Shifts include: Various Hours Monday-Friday as early as 6:00am to as late as 8:30pm. Then every other weekend Saturday/Sunday 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-10:00pm, or asleep overnights if needed periodically from 10:00pm-7:00am.

Salary: $20.00-21.00 per hour

What we offer:

• Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
• Paid training
• $500 refer a friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long term/Short term disability and life insurance (Full-time)

Other benefits RSI employees enjoy include flexible scheduling, employee recognition and rewards, and every other weekend off. Eligible employees may also qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

What you’ll do as an Independent Living Skills Counselor:
As an IHS Counselor, you will serve youth and young adults living in private home settings. You will help individuals achieve their maximum level of independence by providing skill training and supports needed to perform everyday tasks. You will assess the person’s needs and work collaboratively with the person and their support team to develop and implement supports plans that will help them achieve independence in a variety of skill areas, including:

• Physical and personal needs
• Communication
• Household management
• Community living/mobility
• Reduction/elimination of maladaptive behavior
• Sensory/motor development
• Socialization
• Vocational and educational
• Health and wellness

For this position, you will need:

• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions and have a working vehicle
• Education/Experience:
  • 1. Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field or
  • 2. Four years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or
  • 3. Associate’s degree in behavioral science or related field and two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities
• To pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check

About RSI:
RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.

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