Positive Support Specialist Lead Float
Positive Support Specialist Lead Float
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Job Description
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children youth and families people with disabilities older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge energize and reward employees. Consider joining us!
Job Summary:
This position requires a willingness to float between multiple programs or services occasionally more than once per day. This position will participate as a team member that fosters an environment that supports people in pursuit of their hopes dreams and personal outcomes - creating a lifelong home for the people supported. You will partner with Behavioral Analysts Autism Specialists Therapists and medical professionals. This position will develop and implement support plans and work directly with individuals supported to address any situations that may arise and ensure the safety of the people supported team members and the public.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school degree GED or experience working with vulnerable populations required.
- Experience and/or training of at least two years with individuals with dual diagnoses who display physical and verbal aggression.
- Comprehension of current MN statutes 245D and positive behavior supports preferred.
- Medication administration training required (may be obtained after hire).
- First Aid training required and CPR certificate may be required (may be obtained after hire).
- Mental Health certification or credentialed as a Mental Health Practitioner preferred.
- Background study (BGS) clearance is required.
- Drivers license required.
- Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
- Ability to read write and use computer required.
- Basic math and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to recognize boundaries and relate to a wide variety of people.
- Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service.
- Possess patience self-control self-direction flexibility attention to detail ability to meet deadlines and the ability to comply with support plans consistently.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
- Flexibility with adjustments to the schedule and locations.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender race culture religion ethnicity protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism discrimination bias and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity safety and respect.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
