Direct Support Specialist

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 vital role in serving people with intellectual and development disabilities.

• 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

• →Assist 4 individuals in Independent Living (all live in their own apartments). DSS will be expected to attend scheduled visits with the individuals. Visits may include any of the following requirements:
• →Assist people served in the handling of money and finances.
• →Provide transportation and assist people served with accessing services in the community.
• →Assist people served with general housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and laundry.
• →Escort individuals to medical, dental, or therapy appointments and assist them in communicating with healthcare providers.
• →Provide medication monitoring  and/or administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• →Maintain accurate, daily logs of shifts, tracking progress toward goals outlined in the individual’s Individualized Service Plan.

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. This commitment is not just a policy, it's the way we work. It's good for the workforce, it's good for Mosaic, and it's the right thing to do.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience in a related field
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance for full time positions
• Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (you earn it from day one!)