Thomas Allen

As a Direct Support Professional with Thomas Allen, Inc. you will have the primary responsibility of meeting the needs of the individuals served by providing support, guidance, training and supervision. 

In a Direct Support position with Thomas Allen, your day could look like this:

• Supporting individuals in reaching their goals and achieving greater independence.
  
  
• Helping with high-to-low level self-cares.
  
  
• Preparing meals or assisting clients with meal preparation.
  
  
• Driving individuals to medical appointments and bringing them on activities such as going out to eat, to the movies, shopping, and more.
  
  
• Assisting with budgeting.
  
  
• Administering medication and/ or working with medical equipment.
  
  
• Helping individuals maintain their household by assisting with laundry, preparing meals, cleaning, and shopping.
  
  
• Documenting daily activities and health logs.
  
  
• Working alongside guardians, families, case manager, and other team members.
  
  

No experience necessary! Paid training is provided!

Thomas Allen has been providing contracted case management since 1987. Services are provided to people of all ages who have DD, CADI, BI or Elderly Waivers. We hold contracts with Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Chisago, Todd, Winona, Scott and Goodhue counties. We also have Purchase of Service agreements with over a dozen other counties all over the State of Minnesota.

• Our Case Managers are responsible for conducting assessments, creating and reviewing care plans, coordinating services with the client and interdisciplinary team, connecting clients with community resources and ensuring waiver coordination and documents meet lead agency guidelines.
  
  
• Thomas Allen's Managed Care division of case management offers Care Coordinator positions with responsibilities that include: assisting members of Minnesota Health Care Programs make informed choices about their health care services, conducting assessments, service coordination, and assisting members in making progress towards his or her health goals and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Originally called Alternatives for Independent Development, Thomas Allen began in 1977 when David Peterman saw the need for programs that would provide people with disabilities the opportunity to live more independently within the community. Dave’s vision eventually led to both the Horizon Apartments opening in West St. Paul, Minnesota and the company’s first Semi Independent Living Services contract with Dakota County. As a program manager at these apartments, James Perron developed a strong relationship with Dave, and as the company grew so did Jim’s role in the company.

In 1984, the two men officially became business partners with the common goal of providing residential apartment training/living services to higher functioning adults with developmental disabilities. The following years led to the expansion of services provided to people with a wide range of needs. In 1987, James Thomas Perron and David Allen Peterman changed the name of their partnership to Thomas Allen, Incorporated.

Today, Thomas Allen employs over 750 people and provides a wide variety of services to over 5,000 individuals throughout Minnesota. By retaining the core values that originally led to the relationship between Jim and Dave, and by continuously adapting to the needs of our clients, Thomas Allen has grown into an industry leader centered on the people we serve.

We hire our interns. Thomas Allen has been providing contracted case management since 1987.  We strive to provide person-centered case management by promoting the dignity and worth of each person we serve.  Our priorities are:

• To provide top quality services
• To promote fiscal responsibility
• To achieve the highest standards of practice and lead agency compliance

Through our Internship program, undergraduate Social Work students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in the case management field. Interns will experience the full spectrum of duties involved in case management, including:

• Managing caseloads (under supervision)
• Billing
• Conducting assessments
• Working on care plans and more!

All interns work under the supervision of qualified staff and in accordance with the college's academic internship requirements.

To inquire about placement opportunities, please contact us through your school's Social Work department or at jobs@thomasalleninc.com