Join Our Team
The right people make all the difference.
When we recruit employees to work for Social Service Solutions, Inc. we take our time to hire people who we believe would be the best fit for our customers and existing employees. We offer training and work opportunities in a variety of settings and locations and shift assignments can be tailored to meet full time and part time schedules.
Employee Benefits:
- Great pay
- Flexible schedules
- Sites all over the metro area
- Have fun while working
- Work in rewarding environments
- Paid training
- Gain valuable experience
- Bonuses
- Gift certificates
- Discounts to popular warehouses
- Differential pay
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or 21 years (for MHRW)
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in behavioral sciences or human services; can substitute experience for degrees with some clientele
- Must posses the ability to read, write and speak English and carry out directions
- Must pass background checks with DHS & the BCA
- Must be capable of independent travel and conduct oneself in a professional manner and abide by all program policies.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, lift and transfer, using proper body mechanics to children and adults weighting over 100 pounds.
- Must posses and maintain good physical and mental health
- Must be capable of independent travel
- Must demonstrate the ability to work with little supervision
- Experience working with people that have autism, engage in challenging behaviors, people that are hard of hearing (proficient n ASL) and job coaching experience is a plus.
- Previous program design, knowledge and use of computers also a plus.
Supporting Qualifications:
All applicants will be required to meet at least one criterion for experience below. Some candidates may be qualified to work in more than one area.
- Must have a minimum of one years’ experience working with people that have developmental/intellectual/physical disabilities
- Must have a minimum of one years’ experience working with people that have serious and persistent mental illness
- Must have a minimum of one years’ experience working with people/families that are homeless and or in transitional housing
- Must have a minimum of six months experience working with children, preferably with children from families of domestic abuse/neglect
Job Responsibilites:
- Implement individual program/treatment plans as written.
- Provide supervision, support and direction, teach healthy living and implement related skills, household management, cooking and nutrition.
- Read and if required provide written documentation on all goals, health care notes, daily charting, incident reports etc, following agency specific requirements & formats i.e., electronic.
- Perform daily housekeeping tasks as needed, prepare and assist with meals, clean up, laundry etc.
- Provide personal cares and services including bathing, grooming, nail care, personal hygiene, transfers, using the bathroom, dressing, assistance with eating, medication administration etc. All personal care plans will be implemented as written.
- Provide assistance, training and documentation as needed while at work sites.
- Participate and facilitate as needed in leisure activities and with areas of community living.
- Attend and participate in team meetings, all required training sessions, and shift change briefings.
- Welcome, conduct intakes and assist families as needed.
- Engage children and youth in activities such as homework, reading, games, etc.
- Be a role model at all times and abide by all policies.
- We consider all employees of Social Service Solutions, Inc. to be professionals in the social service industry. It is expected that all employees demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and respect for all clients, employees and family members. We expect that all employees will deliver services that promote independence, stability, personal and emotional adjustment and self sufficency.
Must have a minimum of one years’ experience working with people that have developmental/intellectual/physical disabilities
Must have a minimum of one years’ experience working with people that have serious and persistent mental illness
Must have a minimum of one years’ experience working with people/families that are homeless and or in transitional housing
Must have a minimum of six months experience working with children, preferably with children from families of domestic abuse/neglect
Employee Spotlight
Soumontha “Sam” Manikham
Soumontha “Sam” Manikham has been in the social service field for over 10 years. During that time she has had experience as a behavioral therapist for children with autism, an aftercare counselor/youth advocate, a shelter advocate working with the homeless population, a MHRW and MHP. Sam received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in the fall of 2000. Sam grew up in Milwaukee, WI. She enjoys movies, listening to music, and sports.
Sam has proven to be a valuable asset to our clientele and a positive role model/mentor for newer employees since joining our team in April 2007. She has been very instrumental in building a positive reputation amongst current and new clientele. Sam is very flexible and willing to take last minute assignments to help out our clients. Sam continues to have exemplary attendance and punctuality. She takes her responsibilities on site very seriously and always seeks out clarification of what is expected from her.
Here is what some of our clientele have had to say about Sam...
“Excellent worker. She likes to stay busy and will take the initiative to ask what she can do to help out. Very dependable and helpful. Client centered.”
“A very competent practitioner. She is well-received by clients and seems to exhibit natural ability to engage and establish positive therapeutic rapport.”
I have used Social Services Solutions to provide support staffing in my DTH program for 9 years. The temporary staff have been consistently reliable and certain individuals I have found to be exemplary. Cheryl and El Deanne are eager to problem solve in order to meet the needs of your program. They are very nice people to work with.
How can we help you?
2353 Rice Street, Suite 100
Roseville, MN 55113
office: 651-917-9710, fax: 651-917-9710
