Direct Support Professional (PCA)

Fraser Job Posting

 

Close Date: Open until filled

Division/Location: Home & Community Supports, various metro locations

Position Hours: Part-time; early morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours available.

Objective: Provide service to adults and children with special needs within their home setting and the community.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: Must meet qualifications as designated by state licensing and/or PCA regulations and possess a high school diploma or GED.  Must have six months of paid or unpaid experience with children or adolescents of all abilities or with adults with special needs.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and other training certifications as required per program and client need.
• Language Skills: Proficient verbal and written communication skills using the English language.  Other language proficiency may be required for some work sites.
• Physical Demands: Ability to provide physical assistance to an individual in the home and/or community according to the service plan.  Must be able to lift 80lbs and carry 50lbs.
• Work Environment: Ability to perform duties in an unsupervised setting such as a family home and/or community location.
• Reasoning: Ability to understand and effectively implement service plans in a self-directed manner. Excellent judgment and decision making related to client safety. 
• Ability to achieve and maintain a status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background studies.
• Possession of a valid Minnesota Driver’s License and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record consistent with Fraser policy, required by specific needs of the individuals receiving services.
• Access to a reliable vehicle in working order with appropriate safety restraints per client need for transportation.
• Access to a working telephone for regular communication with supervisory staff and the client / Responsible Party.

Please send resume to Fraser Human Resources, 2400 West 64th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55423, fax 612-861-6050, email fraserhr@fraser.org, or apply online.