Independent Living Specialist

Oakdale, MN, us💼 Full-time💰 $20–$20🗓 2026-10-02

Core

Provide personalized in-home and in-community support to help individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness maintain or increase their independence.

Role type

Direct Support Professional (Independent Living Specialist)

Builds

Individualized life-skills and community participation plans

Domain

Healthcare / Social Services / Disability Support

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Daily living assistance, transportation, household management, skill development coaching, progress reporting, team collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience with developmentally disabled individuals, mental health support, technology proficiency

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care, meal prep, and transportation; teach adaptive skills like budgeting and community participation; maintain safe living environments; document care and attend team meetings

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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About Dungarvin

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services; we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, or complex medical needs. Our mission is simple but powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do; from creating individualized service plans to building strong partnerships with families, teams, and commu