Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Direct Care Associate

 What do staff say is one of their favorite things about this position:   “the clients, they are awesome!”

 

Join our team of approximately 50+ full time and part time staff that get the opportunity to make a difference by providing care to individuals with varied levels of developmental, cognitive and medical disabilities.  Here at Catholic Charites, we manage 6 foster homes in and around the St. Cloud area; in each home there are 4 adults (men & women).

 

General Information
Location  911 18th Street North
PO Box 2390
St Cloud, MN 56302
United States
Other Compensation  Great Benefits - 17 days of Paid Time off 1st Year
Required Degree  None
Contact Information
Name  Human Resources
Phone  (320) 650-1529
Email  diane.swenson@ccstcloud.org
Description

 The position of Direct Support Associate provides a range of services such as: 

  • Providing medical/health care and medication administration to clients as directed by Nursing staff; 
  • Provide client behavior assistance -- both support & modification techniques according to the client’s treatment plan;
  • Personal cares:  household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, assisting with bathing/hygiene activities, etc. 

 

However it is more than just care. Staff also plan social activities in the community and participate in leisure activities with clients.

 

OPEN INTERVIEW DAY:  Monday noon - 5pm

 

Hours: We have Full Time & Part Time positions available;  generally afternoon/evenings

 

            (3pm - 10pm) ~  OR ~ overnights (7 days on and then 7 days off).  Positions include every other weekend.

  

Locations:   Foster grouphomes St. Cloud ~ Cold Spring ~ Paynesville

To apply:  email diane.swenson@ccstcloud.org

 

 

 

 

 


  

 

 

 

Requirements

 Prefer individuals who want to work with their colleagues in making someone else’s life better; minimally requires a HS diploma or equivalent; will train staff who get hired on the cares to be provided. 

 

EOE/AA/Minority/Women/Vet/Disability