Looking for a job where work feels meaningful and fun? Join Homeward Bound as an ICF Direct Support Specialist and help twelve amazing people (across two 6-bed homes) live full and dignified lives in Plymouth and Maple Grove!
This unique full-time position working evenings or awake overnights.
New Hire Retention Bonus Schedule
$500 bonus after completing on-site orientation (around 30 days)
$500 bonus after 60 days of employment
$500 bonus after 6 months of employment
$500 bonus after 12 months of employment
As an ICF Specialist, you’ll:
- Build lasting relationships while making a real difference.
- Pass medications and ensure each individuals' health needs are met daily.
- Support two 6-bed residential homes typically working at one site for one week and the other site for the second week, switching sites every other week.
- Support residents with daily living skills, total personal cares, and health needs.
- Plan and enjoy outings, from shopping trips to fun community events.
- Cook fresh meals, do fun activities at home, celebrate birthdays and holidays, and create a happy home life.
- Encourage independence, laughter, and joy every day.
- Take an active role in ensuring the ICF programs you work at maintain compliance with licensing regulations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Compassion, patience, and a sense of fun.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a professional caregiving role.
- CNA certification strongly preferred!
- Must be 18+, have a valid MN driver’s license with a good record, and pass a DHS background study.
- CPR/First Aid certification (training provided if you don’t yet have it).
Why Join Homeward Bound?
- Competitive pay
- Overtime available
- Paid training
- Benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement with match, scholarships, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection plan, and SmartDollar (a financial wellness benefit from Ramsey Solutions).
- Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
At Homeward Bound, you’ll find purpose, connection, and fun in your work. Every day, you’ll help people grow, make choices, and be included in their community.
Homeward Bound is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
