Employment

-Make a Difference in the Lives of Others!-

Hammer has served adults who are developmentally challenged for more than 75 years. We are a leader in our industry, and are committed to the individuals we serve as well as our employees. Hammer fosters a supportive and professional work environment. You will find loyalty and longevity through a variety of employment and advancement opportunities at Hammer. The people we serve live in group homes, apartment settings and family homes, allowing us to provide them with individualized attention and support.

Employment Opportunities

Hammer is hiring enthusiastic, qualified people to work afternoons, evenings, overnights and weekends, providing support to the individuals we serve. We are looking for people to fill the following positions:

Direct Support Professional
Provide support, training and assistance to individuals in their home, in areas such as realizing dreams, building relationships, activity planning, transportation, cooking, cleaning and home maintenance.

Assistant Program Manager
Provide same duties as a Direct Support Professional plus assist the Program Manager with administrative duties.

Program Manager
Supervise daily operations of group home, which include staff supervision and scheduling, facilitating team meetings, crisis intervention and direct care.

Our homes are located in the cities of Minnetonka, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and Wayzata.

Compensation
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (32 hours or more per week), which includes:

Hammer looks first to its own staff when promotional opportunities occur. This is an added incentive for staff to learn and grow. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration. No question is asked for the purpose of excluding any applicant due to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, sexual preference, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you are interested in working at Hammer please fill out the employment application packet by clicking on the link below, filling out the application, print it and mail it to:
Hammer Residences Inc.
1909 East Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391.
You must also include a resume with your application in order for us to complete the application process.   

Thank you again.

Sincerely,
Ramona Cushman 
Administrative Coordinator 

Hammer Application for Employment
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Training
The staff who provide the direct care make all the difference in the quality of life of the people we serve. Employees receive coaching, modeling, support, oversight, and backup from the supervisory staff, many of whom have worked direct care themselves. We provide formal and on-the-job training for all employees, which include mandatory and elective opportunities to enhance effectiveness while supporting people with developmental disabilities.

What is the best part of your job?

"The social aspects, staff and residents."
- Missy Swanson, Support Specialist and employee for 19 years

"I really like the people I work for and with. That says it all."
- Matt DaSilva, Assistant Program Manager, employee for 6 years

For more information about employment at Hammer, please contact Kim Hansen at kim@hammer.org or at (952) 277-2436.

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