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Direct Care Staff are responsible for assisting persons served in maintaining and\\or increasing independence in their home. Services that we provide must be done in a way the person prefers, specifically:  \n• Their preferences for when, how and by whom direct support service is provided.  \n• That we provide services in accordance to their needs, interests, preferences.  \n• That what is important to a person as well as what is important for a person is identified.  \nQualifications: 1 year related experience working with persons with developmental disabilities or other related experience; a clean valid MN drivers license may be required and employees must meet professional requirements of freedom of any criminal and chemical abuse activity.  \nMajor Responsibilities:  \n♦ Provide direct care and independent living skills training to persons served.  \n♦ Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to appropriate persons/agency as required.  \nJob Duties:  \n♦ Provide direct care approximately 35 hours a week, providing independent living skills training to persons served.  \n♦ Assist in development of individual program plans.  \n♦ Lead Staff needs to maintain a clean driving record to transport service recipients to and from activities. 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