Live-in Caregiver/ Paid Roommate

At Dependable, it's our goal to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. It's innate in all of us to want to belong and function as an independent person. We teach and support people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills and promote independence by improving skills and fostering growth.
Position Overview
Dependable, along with the Individual and their family, are looking for a live-in caregiver to reside and support a female individual in her home. The individual has a history of seizures, bubbly personality, high energy, needs to be able to maintain boundaries. Requires Personal Cares, Meal Prep, Transportation into Community and Mobility Assistance.
The roommate/part-time care provider is eligible to receive a monthly reimbursement for rent as well as a food stipend. Additionally, the care provider will receive compensation as an employee of Dependable for daytime personal care assistance. Ideally, the person would make at least a one-year commitment.
Location: Arden Hills,
Rate of Pay: $17/hour +$3/hour for awake hours worked Saturdays and Sundays
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Support professionals (DSP's) work with individuals with disabilities to help them gain skills and more independence in areas such as communication, cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, personal safety, health, and recreation.
The roommate/caregiver would be available to provide support during the timeframes listed above.
Benefits
Dependable is growing and we want our employees to grow with us! We offer paid training and a variety of employee benefits. Dependable helps pay a large portion of the health premiums to make benefits affordable for our employees. Other available benefits:

• Paid Training
• Paid time off
• 401K with company matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Casual dress code
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift, bend, and perform transfers
• Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check
• Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Strength in flexibility and problem solving
• Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is welcomed, but not required

Salary Description
$17/Hour +$3/hour weekend differential