Impact Year Interns receive extensive training and skill development, leadership opportunities, educational enhancement through research, self-discovery, networking with peers and ACR Homes leadership, and resume enriching additional benefits; 38-40 hours/week of serving adults who have disabilities with exceptional patient care + additional unpaid Internship tasks.
Apply Today!Applications for Fall 2025-Summer 2026 are open 3/15-3/25
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Employment Information:Rate of Pay (position effective 9/8/24-5/31/24): $18.25-20.25/hour for weekday shifts
$20.50-$22.50/hour for weekday overnights
$20.50-$22.50/hour for weekend shifts
$20.50-$22.50/hour for weekend overnight shifts (Fri/Sat)
**range depends on Rate Exception Differential at each home worked, if applicable)**
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Suburban Twin Cities
Benefits Information:Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO) & earned sick and safe time (ESST)
- Traditional health insurance plan
- FREE NICE HEALTHCARE subscription allowing eligible employees free virtual and in-home visits with nurse practitioners and PA's. Options for free prescriptions, mental health services, and xrays (See their website for more details and to find out what's covered free of charge).
- Vision, dental, and pet insurance
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance & supplemental life insurance
*Additional compensation includes optional asleep shifts paid at $11.25/hr, wage increases starting at 1 year of employment, bonuses, tuition assistance, and advancement opportunities.
**Part-time employees are also eligible for 401K & ESST
Benefits Details
Impact AwardParticipants chosen to take part in an Impact Year will receive a monetary Impact Award at successful completion of all requirements.
All bonuses are taxable income.
Overview of Impact YearSuccessful completion of an Impact Year will include
- First Aid and CPR certifications
- Greater than CNA level healthcare experience
- Job/Work Experience
- Volunteer Hours
- Internship Completion
- Letter of Recommendation
- 1500-2000 hours of hands on patient care experience
- Relationships and community connections with peers and residents
- Professional mentor(s)
- Updated, enhanced resume and application materials
- Research paper and presentation
- Enhanced knowledge on new subject matter
- Self-discovery through experience, seminars, and book studies
- Extensive Mock Interview Tips & Experience
- On-call experience
- 4-5 books for personal library with deep insight into each
- Access to alumni and other professional networking resources
Students ages 16 and 17 who want to become Direct Care Professionals, check out the Direct Care Assistant position.
Direct Care Assistant
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: - Interact with residents
- Support resident health and well-being
- Carry out safety, meal preparation and cleaning procedures
- Seek and follow the advice and directions of supervisors
- Work effectively with coworkers
- Uphold ACR's Core Values
- Participate in training and development
- Present a positive attitude and professionalism
- Have desire for growth and development
- Be committed to Impact Year timeline
- Adhere to scheduling policies
- Be on-call via a cell phone when requested to do so
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
- Accept other duties as assigned by a superior
- Report illegal activity
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: - You must be at least 18 years old
- You must have a drivers license and a relatively clean driving record
- You must be able and willing to provide care for both male and female clients
- You must be able to do some lifting
- You must be able to work independently and you must have interpersonal skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, good judgment, and overall adjustment
- You must be able to see, hear, speak, interact, and write in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position
- Full-time employees must work at least 38-40 hours per week
This is intended as a summary; additional functions and requirements of direct care portion are stated in the full job description below
ACR Homes is an EEO/AA Employer