This job posting is for our openings in two areas. The first is a community-based, 1:1 position working with vulnerable adults, and the second is a site-based position... working with vulnerable adults! This work falls under the Direct Support Professional umbrella, but that can mean a lot of things these days. If you aren't familiar with this kind of work check out the details here: https://www.bbmn.org/work-with-us

Mike Welsh here, and I'm the owner over at Breaking Barriers. For this post we're going to take a break from the standard HR-style job description and use a conversational, direct tone instead. Simple reason: a polished PDF is nice in some ways, but I've found that speaking directly is more effective reaching the kind of person we want to hire.

Speaking of a polished .pdf, when I look through the other postings for this type of work on Indeed they all start to read pretty similar. Makes sense, they're all for a state-licensed service and we've got our own version. It's good information, but for a recruitment post? Let's try and speak a little more effectively about what kind of role this is, and what kind of company it's with:

#1. What would I get out of this position that I couldn't find somewhere else?

• Meaningful paycheck: The results of your job here will mean some of the most forgotten people in society have more skills, opportunities, meaningful relationships, and independence. Still a job, we wouldn't show up without the pay, but when we look back at our work here? We get to see how its improved people's lives!
• Out and about, not stuck in the same place: Variety in tasks and working location is something you get here. Working in this position means your office is in people's living rooms, state parks, local businesses, grocery stores, and wherever else adult life takes a person.
• Human connection: You get to spend enough time with the people you work with you actually get to know them, and our team thinks that's a huge factor in their success. It's not a huge group with a revolving door. For an 8 hour day, you'd meet with 2-4 people, and most people keep the same clients for months.

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#2. What's different about working at Breaking Barriers?

• Management is not out of touch. Your supervisor understands what your job is like: Everyone at Breaking Barriers works at least 4 hours of direct support services, every week. Everyone, including the owners. We have had a huge amount of feedback from our team that they feel the shared experience makes for some of the easiest, most positive working relationships they've ever had with a manager.
• Professional respect of your work/life balance: Our written policy states that hourly employees are only required to check email on the days they work - when you're off, you're off. Employees designate their own weekly availability and our managers do not schedule people outside of that, ever. You're required to work your pre-planned calendar, and nothing else. There are shifts to pick up if someone wants to, but getting called in for coverage isn't a thing here.
• Proof of positive work environment: This field has an average turnover rate of 55% - turnover at Breaking Barriers: 8%. The average 1 year employee retention rate is 34% - Breaking Barriers 1 year retention: 81%.

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ALRIGHT! That's a fair amount of information for job posting, and I'd guess that anyone still reading is interested enough to consider applying. Of course there's more information surrounding this position, but different applicants have different questions. I've found it's best to address those during the interview process so by all means ask away!

If you'd like to apply, please use this link https://forms.gle/iHHHsXJzz9texGSv8 or connect from our website. Don't use the apply button, I won't get it, we do not utilize Indeed for our applications. Again, use this link to apply - https://forms.gle/iHHHsXJzz9texGSv8

To close, I'd like to dust off a 2-week notice from an employee who moved out of state.

"It would not be hyperbolic to say that this job has been the best I’ve ever had. I am grateful for the resources, feedback, and guidance provided by the company that have allowed me to succeed in my role and to develop professionally. From the beginning, Breaking Barriers’ obvious and unfailing commitment to the well being of both its employees and the individuals they support has impressed me. I’m happy to have been able to work in a role where I felt I was facilitating positive change in people’s lives." - Ethan W

P.S. If you found this compelling, the job seems to meet your needs, but you hesitate because you lack experience? Apply anyway! Some of our most impressive staff had no idea this kind of work existed before finding us.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person