Program Support Assistant Jobs in Cottage Grove, MN

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Program Assistant to support participants with daily living and job-related tasks using adaptive tools and technology, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The role involves encouraging and modeling participation in group and individual activities, assisting with personal care needs, and supporting clients during structured and unstructured activities to promote meaningful engagement.

Key Responsibilities
Support participants with daily living and job-related tasks using adaptive tools and technology
Encourage and model participation in group and individual activities
Assist with personal care needs such as restroom use, handwashing, and feeding as needed
Create and use schedules, communication boards, and other adaptive materials
Support clients during structured and unstructured activities to promote meaningful engagement
Monitor both individual and group needs to ensure a safe, supportive environment
Use de-escalation techniques such as offering choices or breaks when participants become dysregulated
Escort participants safely to and from program locations or activities
Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and hazard-free program space
Assist activity leaders with engaging participants and cleaning up after activities
Share ideas and feedback to help improve program activities and curriculum

Qualifications
Previous experience in a caregiving or supportive services setting
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
Experience supporting individuals who are non-verbal or have limited verbal communication
Background in psychology or a related field (Preferred)
Experience supporting adult population (Preferred)
Benefits
Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
Short Term Disability Insurance.
Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
All potential candidates must comply with state and federal employment guidelines for a fair and safe workplace.

*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient's residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?