Career and Employment Opportunities

Current Opportunities:

 

Direct Support Supervisor, La Crescent: Candidate must have a minimum of two years education and/or experience in a related field. Also must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and leadership skills.  Candidate must be an effective team player,  be a positive role model, and have an acceptable driving record. Position specifications/responsibilities: Responsible for implementing and maintaining teaching programs for people supported and responsible for training to direct care staff. Download an application or apply online and submit a cover letter and resume to: Karla L. Peterson 1700 Lancer Blvd. La Crescent, MN 55947 or call 507-895-8111 ext. 1312 for more information. Starting rate of pay $15.15 eligible for an educational bonus.

 

Full-time & Part-time positions: ABLE has full-time and part-time  positions available in La Crescent, Houston, Caledonia. These positions include Direct Support Professionals and Awake Overnight positions. Employees must have the ability and desire to work with people who have developmental disabilities or related conditions. Starting wage is $11.55 up to $12.00 an hour after meeting training and other requirements. Awake Overnight positions pay an extra $1.25-an-hour awake overnight bonus on top of the regular wage. All advertised positions pay an extra $1-per-hour weekend bonus. Must be able to be cleared to drive for the agency per ABLE’s liability insurance.

Submit your resume, which should include all information requested on ABLE’s application to HR Director, 1700 Lancer Blvd., La Crescent, MN 507-895-8111 x 1108  FAX 507-895-4505

    Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 

Employee Benefits

In order to attract and retain quality employees, ABLE offers competitive wages and a broad variety of benefits to best meet the needs of our employees and their families. For more information on the High Deductible Health Plan, click here.

 

• High Deductible Health Plan/Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Base & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Generous Personal Leave Time
• Paid Holidays not worked
• 401k Savings & Retirement Plan
• Flexible schedules
• Shift differentials
• Bereavement Leave
• Training and Education programs
• Wellness Initiatives
• Wellness Activity Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical illness

Benefits vary according to position and hours worked

Training Opportunities

ABLE, Inc., provides and pays for all orientation, upon hire. A variety of topics are covered including the Minnesota Maltreatment Act, Rights of the People Supported, Universal Precautions for Infection Control, Emergency Procedures, and “hands on” training within the homes of the people supported.

ABLE, Inc., is committed to providing continued training and educational opportunities related to the services being performed as part of the employee’s duties. These trainings include but are not limited to:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Physical Intervention Alternatives
• Trained Medication Aide Certification

Other training opportunities are also available and offered throughout the course of employment. Most internal trainings are conducted by current ABLE, Inc., employees who have had the opportunity to become certified to teach the course.